Here’s a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe that’s easy to follow and yields deliciously soft cookies!
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165g) packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (340g) chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 cup (150g) chopped nuts
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
- Scoop the Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Enjoy your freshly baked chocolate chip cookies! Perfect with a glass of milk!
