Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies that melt in your mouth and evoke sweet memories.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda Helps cookies rise
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened and at room temperature
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar Provides sweetness
- 1 cup Brown sugar Adds chewiness
- 2 large Eggs Bind ingredients together
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract Enhances flavor
Mix-ins
- 2 cups Chocolate chips Use semi-sweet or dark
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully blended.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
Baking
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill your dough for at least 30 minutes for thicker cookies. Use quality ingredients for enhanced flavor. Don’t overbake; cookies will firm up after removing them from the oven.