Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
There’s nothing quite like baking a batch of classic Chocolate Chip Cookies at home—the perfect treat for a relaxed weekend or sharing with friends. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have warm, freshly baked cookies ready in under 20 minutes, filling your home with the cozy scent of melting chocolate. These cookies are a hit for any occasion, loved by kids, grandparents, and everyone in between.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set the dry mixture aside.3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon baking powder
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix until the mixture is fluffy and well-blended.1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 large eggs, 1 cup light brown sugar
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies light and soft. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.2 cups chocolate chips
- Scoop or roll the dough into balls, approximately 2 tablespoons each, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges just begin to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Butter Temperature: Softened, not melted, butter gives you the ideal texture. If your butter is too cold, it won’t cream properly with the sugars, leading to dense cookies. Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before using.
- Brown Sugar Magic: Brown sugar brings chewiness and a hint of caramel flavor. Using more brown sugar than granulated sugar can make the cookies softer and moister.
- Don’t Overmix: Stir until just combined to keep your cookies tender. Overmixing activates the gluten in the flour, which can make your cookies tough instead of soft and chewy.
- Chill the Dough: If you prefer thicker cookies, pop the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking. This step also enhances the flavors, making them richer and more pronounced.
- Even Scooping: A cookie scoop helps keep your cookies the same size, so they bake evenly. Uneven sizes can lead to some cookies being undercooked while others are overdone.
- Watch the Edges: Pull the cookies out when the edges are just golden. They’ll keep baking on the sheet for a minute or two. This ensures a soft, chewy center while the outside stays perfectly crisp.
- Extra Chocolate: For a bakery-style touch, press a few chocolate chips on top of each dough ball before baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 117mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 173IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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