Description
Warm, chewy, and perfectly chocolatey homemade cookies. A timeless favorite!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or your favorite)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and then the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them.
- For crispier cookies, bake them a minute or two longer.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can freeze the cookie dough balls before baking. Just add a minute or two to the baking time when baking from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes