Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)
Chewy, golden cookies packed with chocolate chips. Enjoy warm with a cold glass of milk.
# What you'll need:
→ Dough Base
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
→ Creamed Mixture
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Chocolate
09 - 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
# Method:
01 - Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until fully blended, then stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add flour mixture to creamed butter blend, stirring until just combined.
06 - Mix in chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough and arrange on prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
09 - Remove from oven and allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses common pantry ingredients so you can make them anytime
- No mixer required which means less cleanup and more fun
- Dough can be frozen for fresh cookies on demand
- Ready in under thirty minutes including baking time
02 -
- Stays soft for days when stored properly
- Easy to double or halve for any occasion
- Adaptable with extra mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit
03 -
- Never skip chilling the dough if you want thick bakery style cookies.
- Sprinkle a little extra salt on top before baking for a flavor boost.
- The trick to perfectly soft centers is pulling the cookies out while the middle still looks a bit underdone since they finish cooking from residual heat.