Indulge in the classic taste of homemade chocolate chip cookies with this easy and delicious recipe. These cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with gooey chocolate chips. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 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.
- Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may still appear slightly undercooked.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Chocolate chip cookies were invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield in the 1930s at the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts.
Chocolate chip cookies are the most popular type of cookie in the United States.
The average American eats approximately 19,000 cookies in their lifetime.