Description
Classic cookies with chocolate chips are the perfect treat for any occasion, featuring golden edges and gooey centers that everyone loves. You can whip up a batch in under 30 minutes with pantry staples for a homemade dessert anytime.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Seasonings and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Soften 1 cup butter at room temperature and combine with 1 cup sugar and 1 cup brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Crack 2 eggs into the butter-sugar mixture and pour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Grab another bowl and sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. This ensures even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Slowly fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix gently to prevent overmixing, which can make your cookies tough.
- Pour 2 cups chocolate chips into the dough. Stir until chips are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Position your oven rack in the center and preheat to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Space cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 10-12 minutes. Look for golden brown edges as your doneness indicator.
- Remove cookies from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 3 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- For extra flavor, toast your chocolate chips briefly in a dry skillet before adding them to the dough.
- Experiment with different mix-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or different chocolate varieties to customize your cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg