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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Deliciously chewy chocolate chip cookies with a perfect balance of soft and crispy edges, making them your new favorite treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon it into the measuring cup for accuracy.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensure it's fresh for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Don't skip for added flavor.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Soft but not melted.
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar For caramel flavor.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Adds crispiness.
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Essential for flavor.
  • 2 large eggs Bind ingredients together.
Chocolate Chips
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Mix with milk chocolate chips for variety.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
  2. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are golden but centers are soft.
  3. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Chill the dough for 1-2 hours for puffier cookies. Avoid overmixing to ensure they stay tender.