Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Make delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies with rich, soft centers, crispy edges, and lots of chocolate in just 25 minutes.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- knife
- measuring spoons
- oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- whisk
- electric mixer
- rubber spatula
- wire rack
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined and no lumps remain.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is creamy, light in color, and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated, then mix in the vanilla extract until just combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough just comes together with no dry streaks; avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and golden brown but the centers are still soft; let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.