Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
A timeless recipe for delicious chocolate chip cookies, featuring a perfect balance of crispy edges and gooey centers. These cookies are easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- Medium bowl
- Large bowl
- Electric mixer
- Spatula
- Cookie scoop (optional)
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 2 cups chocolate chips a mix of semi-sweet and milk chocolate recommended
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
Mixing Dough
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes), scraping the bowl as needed.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips by hand with a spatula until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and centers are slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, do not overbake; the cookies will continue to set as they cool. You can experiment with different types of chocolate chips or add nuts for variety.