Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic chocolate chip cookies with a perfect balance of chewy and crispy textures, loaded with rich chocolate chips for a timeless treat everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually blend into the creamed mixture.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, chill the dough for 1 hour before baking to enhance the cookie texture and intensity.