Chocolate Chip Cookies
These classic homemade chocolate chip cookies feature crispy edges and irresistibly chewy centers loaded with rich chocolate.
Ingredients
- •1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226g)
- •3/4 cup granulated white sugar (150g)
- •3/4 cup packed light brown sugar (165g)
- •2 large eggs, at room temperature
- •2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- •2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (280g)
- •1 teaspoon baking soda
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (340g)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or a stand mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together at medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- 3
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients at low speed just until combined, being careful not to overmix the dough.
- 6
Fold in the chocolate chips gently using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
- 7
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- 8
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
- 9
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Chef tips
- For even chewier cookies, chill the shaped dough balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- To make these cookies pareve, substitute the dairy butter with an equal amount of solid margarine or coconut oil.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished cookies should have lightly crisp, golden edges, soft and chewy centers, and a rich, buttery aroma filled with melted chocolate.