Description
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies that balance a crispy exterior with soft, chewy centers studded with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for any occasion, using simple pantry staples to create a timeless homemade favorite full of rich buttery flavor and inviting aroma.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Sugars
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165g) packed brown sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Measure all ingredients carefully and allow butter and eggs to come to room temperature to ensure easier mixing and better cookie texture.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is fluffy and light in color, which helps achieve a soft and tender cookie crumb.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by stirring in the vanilla extract to evenly distribute flavor throughout the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly disperse the leavening agents.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing and toughening the cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough so they are evenly distributed throughout every bite.
- Scoop and Bake: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to place generous mounds of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them adequately to allow for spreading. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden and centers appear slightly soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to set while maintaining their soft interior.
Notes
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading and enhance flavor depth.
- Don’t Overmix: Combine ingredients until just blended to keep cookies tender and chewy.
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensures even mixing and consistent baking results.
- Watch Baking Time: Remove cookies when centers still look slightly underdone to avoid drying out.
- Choose Quality Chocolate: Good quality chocolate chips greatly improve richness and melt quality.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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