Chocolate Chip Cookies
These classic chocolate chip cookies boast golden edges and soft centers, delivering a perfect balance of sweetness and a chewy texture throughout.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use truly softened butter for best results.
- 3/4 cup white sugar Helps crisp the edges.
- 3/4 cup brown sugar Adds moisture and caramel notes.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Make sure it’s evenly distributed.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips For the best flavor balance.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it heat fully.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the white sugar and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs, mixing until combined and glossy.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between them.
Baking
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, watching for golden edges while centers may look underdone.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Use truly softened butter and avoid overmixing once the flour is added for tender cookies. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.