Introduction:
Who can resist the smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies? These classic cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with gooey chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick treat, a gift, or a weekend baking session, this foolproof recipe is all you need to make your kitchen smell amazing and your taste buds happy.
Ingredients
(Makes about 24 cookies)
- All-purpose flour – 2 ¼ cups
- Baking soda – 1 tsp
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Unsalted butter – 1 cup (softened)
- Granulated sugar – ¾ cup
- Brown sugar – ¾ cup (packed)
- Vanilla extract – 2 tsp
- Eggs – 2 large
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips – 2 cups
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients:
- Mix in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Shape and Bake:
- Scoop 1 ½ tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.
Tips for Perfect Cookies
- For extra flavor, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Use a mix of chocolate chips and chunks for variety.
- Don’t overbake – cookies continue to set as they cool.
Conclusion
These chewy chocolate chip cookies are a timeless favorite. Whether you’re baking for your family or just treating yourself, this recipe guarantees smiles all around. Let us know how yours turned out in the comments below – and don’t forget to share your favorite cookie tips!
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