Description
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate comfort treat, featuring soft centers and crisp edges with pockets of melty semisweet chocolate. This easy-to-follow recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to create a perfect balance of sweetness, chewiness, and rich buttery flavor, suitable for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional
- 2 cups (340g) semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution and activates the leavening agents properly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light, fluffy, and creamy—this typically takes about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to maintain a smooth dough, followed by the vanilla extract, making sure everything is well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar blend in small portions, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Use a spatula to gently fold in semisweet chocolate chips evenly for luscious pockets of melty chocolate in each cookie.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop evenly sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This helps them set perfectly and enhances texture.
Notes
- Butter temperature matters: Use room temperature butter to create a smooth and airy dough.
- Don’t overmix: Mixing too much after adding flour can make cookies tough.
- Chill your dough: Letting dough rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes improves flavor and prevents excess spreading.
- Measure flour correctly: Spoon and level the flour instead of scooping directly to avoid dense cookies.
- Choose quality chocolate: The type of chocolate chips affects the richness and melting experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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