Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic homemade chocolate chip cookies that are warm, gooey, and easy to make, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 27
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened at room temperature)
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy and smooth.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the chocolate chips to evenly distribute them.
- Scoop the dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For chewier cookies, bake at a lower temperature for a longer time. For crispy cookies, follow the recommended temperature.