Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic chocolate chip cookies with a perfect balance of chewy and crispy textures, loaded with rich chocolate chips for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture.
- Stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon.
- Drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are nicely browned.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a softer cookie, slightly underbake and store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.