Description
Deliciously chewy chocolate chip cookies with a perfect balance of texture and rich chocolate flavor. Simple to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter along with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly before transferring them to wire racks.
Notes
For a chewier texture, consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking. You can also substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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