Indulge in these classic homemade chocolate chip cookies that are soft, chewy, and filled with gooey chocolate chips. Perfect for any occasion or as a special treat for yourself.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the cookie dough.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies!
Interesting Facts
Chocolate chip cookies were invented by Ruth Wakefield in the 1930s.
The most popular cookie in America is the chocolate chip cookie.
Nestle Toll House printed the first recipe for chocolate chip cookies on their bags of chocolate chips in 1939.