Learn how to make delicious and chewy chocolate chip cookies from scratch. This classic American recipe is perfect for any occasion. With a golden brown exterior and a soft, gooey center filled with melty chocolate chips, these cookies are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. Enjoy a taste of nostalgia with this timeless treat!
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Chocolate chip cookies were invented by Ruth Wakefield in the 1930s when she added chopped-up chunks of a Nestle semi-sweet chocolate bar into her cookie dough.
The Toll House Inn, owned by Ruth Wakefield, became famous for its chocolate chip cookies and is where the name 'Toll House Cookies' originated.
The recipe for chocolate chip cookies was first published in Ruth Wakefield's cookbook, 'Toll House Tried and True Recipes', in 1938.