Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
60mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on February 04, 2024

Learn how to make the best homemade chocolate chip cookies with this easy recipe. These cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with delicious chocolate chips. They are perfect for any occasion and will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy them warm with a glass of milk or pack them for a delightful treat on the go.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) 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) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large 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, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well until combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Enjoy the delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies!

Interesting Facts

  • The first chocolate chip cookie was invented by Ruth Wakefield in 1938.
  • The Toll House Inn, which Ruth Wakefield owned, is now a popular cookie brand.
  • Chocolate chip cookies are the most popular type of cookie in the United States.