These classic chocolate chip cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion. They are soft, chewy, and loaded with gooey chocolate chips. This recipe is easy to follow and yields cookies that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy them with a glass of milk or share them with your friends and family.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 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, 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 and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may appear slightly undercooked, but they will firm up as the cookies cool.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or store them in an airtight container for later.
Interesting Facts
The first known chocolate chip cookie recipe was created by Ruth Wakefield in 1938.
Nestle Toll House is the most popular brand of chocolate chips used in chocolate chip cookies.
Chocolate chip cookies are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven for that warm and melty chocolate experience.