Description
These chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with melty chocolate chips. They have crispy edges and gooey centers, making them the perfect treat every time.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop or tablespoon.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for best texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- Sprinkle a bit of sea salt on top before baking for extra flavor.
- Store with a slice of bread to keep cookies soft.
- Browned butter adds a nutty depth to the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
