Indulge in the classic taste of homemade chocolate chip cookies. This recipe yields perfectly soft and chewy cookies with a delicious balance of sweet chocolate and buttery dough. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a final baking time of 12 minutes, you can have warm, fresh-out-of-the-oven cookies in no time. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or simply craving a sweet treat, these classic chocolate chip cookies are sure to satisfy your dessert cravings.
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 semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely before serving.
