Chocolate Chip Cookies
These classic chocolate chip cookies are warm, gooey, and incredibly easy to make, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature Room temperature butter is ideal for mixing.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Chocolate Chips
- 2 cups semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips Mixing types is encouraged for varied flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda; set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the salt, vanilla, and eggs; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture; mix until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
Baking
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake until the edges are golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them soft and chewy for up to a week. For freezing, shape and freeze the dough on a baking tray, then transfer to freezer bags.