Indulge in the classic taste of homemade chocolate chip cookies with this easy recipe. These cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with gooey chocolate chips. Perfect for baking with kids or satisfying your sweet tooth cravings.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
Creaming the butter and sugars together helps create a soft and chewy texture in the cookies.
Using room temperature butter ensures that the cookies bake evenly and have the perfect consistency.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, but they are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.