Description
This classic chocolate chip cookies recipe delivers soft centers, chewy edges, and gooey chocolate in every bite. Quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a must-have for every cookie tray and guaranteed to bring smiles.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (280g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (5g)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (3g)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (227g)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar (200g, light or dark)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (10ml)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (340g)
- Optional: 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (90g), toasted
- Optional: Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
- Optional: Mini chocolate chips, for extra chocolate
Instructions
- Measure out all ingredients and let butter and eggs come to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes with a mixer on medium speed).
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed. Add vanilla extract and mix until just smooth.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture. Mix on low or by hand until just combined. If dough is too sticky, add an extra tablespoon of flour.
- Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed. Do not overmix.
- Chill dough in the fridge for 10-30 minutes while preheating the oven (optional but recommended for thicker cookies).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Use a medium cookie scoop (about 1.5 tbsp) to portion dough onto baking sheets, spacing at least 2 inches apart. Press a few extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look just set. Rotate pans halfway through for even baking. Do not overbake.
- Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Cookies will firm up as they cool.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough for at least 10-30 minutes before baking. Pull cookies from the oven when edges are golden but centers look slightly underdone—they’ll finish setting as they cool. Store cookies with a slice of bread in an airtight container to keep them soft. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and allergy-friendly chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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