Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
Make perfect chocolate chip cookies with this easy recipe. Soft, chewy cookies loaded with chocolate chips - ready in just 26 minutes.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- oven
- baking sheet
- whisk
- electric mixer
- spatula
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- wire rack
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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