Chocolate Chip Cookies

Desserts

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 12 mins Total: 27 mins

Soft and chewy cookies with melty chocolate chips. These classic cookies have crispy edges and a gooey center, making them the perfect sweet treat.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 12 mins

Total Time: 27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 9-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown but centers are still soft.
Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

180 Calories

9g Fat

2g Protein

24g Carbs

Notes

For extra chewy cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. You can substitute some of the chocolate chips with nuts, dried fruit, or other flavored chips for variety.