Description
These chewy chocolate chip cookies are a beloved classic for a reason! They’re simple to make, and the combination of sweet dough and melty chocolate chips is irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Mix in Vanilla and Eggs: Beat in the vanilla extract and then the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Stir in Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
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Chill Dough (Optional): For best results, cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 days). This helps the dough firm up and prevents the cookies from spreading too much.
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Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop by rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between cookies.
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Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
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Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can use different types of chocolate chips, such as milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even white chocolate.
- For extra chewy cookies, add an extra 1/4 cup of brown sugar.
- If you don’t have time to chill the dough, you can bake the cookies immediately. However, they may spread a bit more.
- Leftover cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes