Description
Classic homemade chocolate chip cookies that are soft, chewy, and loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips. These cookies combine the perfect balance of buttery richness and sweet flavors, making them an all-time favorite treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cups white sugar
- ¾ cups brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp salt
Add-ins
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chunks)
Instructions
- Prepare the wet mixture: Blend together the white sugar, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg and blend again until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agent and salt.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, ½ cup at a time, stirring thoroughly after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is evenly incorporated.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the cookie dough until they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Shape the dough: Scoop the cookie dough into rounded golf-ball sized balls. This ensures uniform cookie sizes and baking.
- Chill the dough: Place the dough balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours before baking. Chilling enhances the flavor and helps prevent spreading during baking.
- Prepare to bake: Arrange the chilled dough balls on a silicone baking mat or parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until the bottom edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to sit on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to set. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial for optimal texture and flavor, but if short on time, you can bake immediately with slightly less chewy results.
- Use softened butter (but not melted) to ensure proper creaming with the sugars for a tender crumb.
- Spacing cookies at least 2 inches apart prevents them from overlapping as they spread during baking.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days for best freshness.
- For crispier cookies, bake a minute or two longer, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 to 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate chip cookies, classic cookies, homemade cookies, dessert, chocolate chips, baking
