Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
The ultimate classic chocolate chip cookie recipe that yields soft, chewy, and perfectly golden cookies every time. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.2.25 cup all-purpose flour
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.2.25 cup all-purpose flour
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.2.25 cup all-purpose flour
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.2.25 cup all-purpose flour
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are still slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them. For crispier cookies, bake for a couple of minutes longer.