Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

⏱ Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 12 min 🍽 24 cookies

These soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are pure comfort. Crispy edges, gooey centers, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. The perfect homemade treat!

Ingredients

• 2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with both sugars until light and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
4. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 9-12 minutes until the edges are golden but centers still look slightly soft.
9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.