Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165 g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups (340 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing the dough.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches (5 cm) between each cookie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers still look slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Final Thoughts
These classic chocolate chip cookies are crisp around the edges, soft in the center, and packed with melted chocolate. They are simple to prepare and make an easy homemade treat for any occasion.