Description
A classic chocolate chip cookie recipe that combines sweet dough with rich chocolate for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups (280 grams)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5 grams)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams)
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (226 grams), softened
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150 grams)
- Brown sugar: 3/4 cup (150 grams), packed
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 2 cups (340 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers are soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes is recommended for better texture.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate or add nuts for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, baking, dessert, classic recipe