The timeless treat that never goes out of style
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes | 👨🍳 Cook Time: 12 minutes per batch | 🍽 Makes: 24 cookies
Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips (optional, for extra gooeyness)
Instructions:
- Preheat: Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Combine: Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined. Don’t overmix!
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Shape cookies: Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers still look slightly underdone.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Chef’s Tips:
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies
- Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking for gourmet flair!
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking
The Secret:
The combination of granulated and brown sugar creates the perfect texture—crispy edges with a soft, chewy center. The slight underbaking ensures that melty chocolate chip experience!
Nutritional Highlights: Pure happiness in cookie form, perfect with milk, great for sharing (or not!)