Description
Chocolate Chip Cookies become pure comfort straight from your kitchen, delivering warm happiness with each golden-brown bite. Crisp edges and tender centers make these classic treats an absolute crowd-pleaser that never disappoints.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 2 large eggs
Fats and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
Dry Ingredients and Mix-ins:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine 1 cup softened butter with ¾ cup granulated sugar and ¾ cup brown sugar in a large mixing bowl, beating until the mixture becomes creamy and light.
- Add 2 eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together 2 ¼ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated.
- Gently mix 2 cups chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even distribution.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing each dollop about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, watching for golden brown edges and soft centers.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Once cooled, store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their soft texture.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing and a consistent texture throughout the batch.
- For extra-soft cookies, slightly underbake them and let them finish setting on the baking sheet after removing from the oven.
- Experiment with different chocolate chip varieties like milk, dark, or semi-sweet to customize the flavor profile to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 to 11 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg