Indulge in these fabulous chocolate chip cookies that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. This recipe is simple to follow and yields soft and chewy cookies with gooey chocolate chips in every bite. Perfect for any occasion or as a treat to yourself, these cookies are guaranteed to be a hit. Enjoy the process of baking and savor the delicious results!
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 the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Repeat with the remaining dough until all cookies are baked.
- Serve and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The first chocolate chip cookie was created in the 1930s by Ruth Graves Wakefield, who ran the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts.
Chocolate chip cookies are the most popular type of cookie in the United States.
The official state cookie of Massachusetts is the chocolate chip cookie.