Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with The Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies. This classic recipe delivers irresistibly soft and gooey cookies, featuring rich chocolate chips that melt in your mouth. Perfect for cozy family nights or festive gatherings, these cookies are easy to prepare with simple ingredients you likely already have at home. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a batch that everyone will adore. Customize them with nuts or different types of chocolate for a personal touch, making these cookies a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and sugars in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla until fully combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture on low speed until just blended.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Chill dough balls for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg