Indulge in the classic flavor combination of sweet chocolate and buttery cookies with this easy and delicious chocolate chip cookie recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends alike.
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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
The invention of chocolate chip cookies is credited to Ruth Wakefield, who added chopped bits of a Nestle semi-sweet chocolate bar to her butter cookie dough in 1938.
The Toll House Inn, owned by Ruth Wakefield, became famous for its chocolate chip cookies and even caught the attention of Nestle, leading to the creation of Nestle Toll House chocolate chips.
Chocolate chip cookies are the most popular cookie in the United States, loved by people of all ages.