Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
A classic recipe for homemade chocolate chip cookies, balancing chewy and crunchy textures for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the flour and baking soda in a bowl and set aside.
- Cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Combine the flour mixture with the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop rounded dough balls onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly golden around the edges.
- Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature butter and eggs. You can chill the dough for better flavor and texture.