Description
These ultimate chocolate chip cookies have crispy edges, gooey centers, and rich chocolate flavor—perfect for every occasion and easy to customize.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined—avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets (about 1.5 Tbsp per cookie), spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers still look soft.
- Let cookies rest 2 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30–60 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Freeze dough balls for future use and bake from frozen.
- Sprinkle sea salt on warm cookies for a gourmet finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
