Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate chip cookie experience with this easy-to-follow recipe. Imagine a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven, boasting a golden-brown exterior and a soft, chewy center that melts in your mouth. This classic treat combines rich semi-sweet chocolate chips with a buttery dough, making it perfect for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to cozy nights at home. With straightforward instructions and common ingredients found in most kitchens, bakers of all levels will find success. You can also customize your cookies by adding nuts or experimenting with different types of chocolate.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for about 9-11 minutes or until golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
Notes
- – For thicker cookies, chill your dough for at least an hour before baking.
- – Swap semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark or milk chocolate based on your preference.
- – Add chopped nuts for an extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg