Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
These homemade chocolate chip cookies are warm, gooey, and a classic favorite for all ages. Simple to prepare, they bring smiles to family and friends.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is softened, not melted.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs Beaten in one at a time.
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips You can experiment with different types of chocolate.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Baking
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges are golden.
Cooling
- Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To keep your cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. You can freeze them for up to three months in a freezer-safe container. For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and use more brown sugar.