This classic Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe produces soft, chewy cookies loaded with chocolate chips. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and are sure to be a hit with family and friends. The combination of brown sugar and vanilla gives these cookies a rich, flavorful base, while the chocolate chips add just the right amount of sweetness.
Appliances and Special Utensils
- Electric mixer (stand or hand)
- Oven
- Cooling rack
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Spatula
- Cookie scoop or tablespoon
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 packed light-brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and both sugars together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the salt, vanilla extract, and eggs to the butter mixture. Beat on low speed until well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in Chocolate Chips: Using a spatula, fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft, about 10-12 minutes.
Cool: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Serve: Enjoy your freshly baked Chocolate Chip Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
These Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth and make any moment special.