Chocolate Chip Cookies
Few treats evoke the same sense of coziness as a warm chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven. With golden edges, gooey centers, and melty chocolate chips, these classic cookies are the perfect blend of sweet, buttery decadence and nostalgic charm. Simple steps, pantry ingredients, and flexible mix-ins make this the ultimate homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look just set. Do not overbake.
- Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g
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