Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add chocolate chips: Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Form dough balls: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may still look slightly soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy: Once cooled, serve and enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies!
These cookies are perfect for any occasion and can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for several days. Feel free to adjust the chocolate chip quantity or swap them out for nuts or other mix-ins to suit your taste preferences!
