Description
These classic chocolate chip cookies are the gold standard of home baking, offering a perfect balance of buttery sweetness and rich chocolate morsels. Designed for consistency and reliability, this recipe produces a tender, professional-quality cookie with crisp edges and a soft center, making them an ideal treat for any occasion, from weeknight desserts to festive celebrations.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated white cane sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until combined.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, beating until well incorporated.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips by hand.
Scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
Notes
Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for the best emulsion. Use a spoon to level your flour when measuring to avoid a dense cookie. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg