Description
A classic recipe for soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Gradually blend the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips with a gentle hand.
- Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft and gooey.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For a thicker cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg