Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightful soft and chewy cookies loaded with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips, perfect for any cookie lover.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is softened for easy mixing.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Do not over-mix when adding.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix!
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each ball.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are soft.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week or freeze in a freezer-safe bag for longer preservation. For chewier cookies, consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking.