Classic American Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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Classic American Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on November 10, 2023

Learn how to make the most delicious and classic American chocolate chip cookies. These cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with gooey chocolate chips. They are perfect for any occasion and are loved by kids and adults alike. Follow this easy recipe and enjoy the irresistible taste of homemade chocolate chip cookies.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

  • The invention of chocolate chip cookies is credited to Ruth Graves Wakefield, who accidentally invented them in 1938 at her Toll House Inn in Massachusetts.
  • Nestle purchased the rights to the Toll House name and recipe from Ruth Graves Wakefield in 1939, allowing them to print the iconic chocolate chip cookie recipe on their bags of chocolate chips.
  • The chocolate chip cookie is the official state cookie of both Massachusetts and Pennsylvania in the United States.