Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Golden at the edges, soft in the center, and brimming with chocolate, these Best Chocolate Chip Cookies are a classic indulgence that’s simple to bake at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in vanilla and eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheets briefly, then transfer to wire racks.
Notes
For chewier cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Try customizing with nuts, white chocolate, or a sprinkle of sea salt on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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