Description
These chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, buttery, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this classic cookie recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for family treats, parties, or anytime you want a homemade dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (12 ounces)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Scoop the dough into rounded portions and place them several inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use softened butter rather than melted butter for the best cookie texture.
- Do not overbake the cookies. They should look slightly underdone in the center when removed from the oven.
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30–60 minutes before baking.
- You can use semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips depending on your preference.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Unbaked cookie dough portions can be frozen for up to 3 months and baked directly from frozen with a few extra minutes of baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American