Kids Chocolate Chip Cookies
These delightful, chewy chocolate chip cookies are super easy to bake and an absolute favorite for kids of all ages.
Ingredients
- •1 cup unsalted butter (225g), softened at room temperature
- •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 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (280g)
- •1 teaspoon baking soda
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •2 cups semi-sweet 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 stand mixer to beat the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Add the eggs one at a time, beating 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, mixing on low speed just until combined so you don't overmix the dough.
- 6
Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
- 7
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven 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 extra thick and chewy cookies, chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- You can freeze the unbaked cookie dough balls for up to 3 months; just add an extra minute or two to the baking time when baking from frozen.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature with a slice of white bread to keep them soft for days.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished cookies should have golden, slightly crisp edges with soft, chewy centers loaded with melted chocolate.