Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 18, 2024

Indulge in the classic American treat of homemade chocolate chip cookies. This recipe is easy to follow and yields perfectly chewy and delicious cookies that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're baking for a party or just craving a sweet treat, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in vanilla and eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
  5. Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in chocolate chips.
  7. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
  9. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

  • The Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts is credited with creating the first chocolate chip cookie in the 1930s.
  • Chocolate chip cookies are the most popular cookie in America, with millions consumed each year.
  • Adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the cookie dough before baking enhances the flavor and adds a nice contrast to the sweetness.