Description
A timeless American dessert with crisp edges and gooey centers. Baked at 375°F with a blend of sugars and chocolate chips for a rich, customizable treat. Simple, fast, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp sea salt
1 cup salted butter, softened or 1 cup unsalted butter with 1/2 tsp added salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups chocolate chips (milk, dark, or vegan)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Line three baking sheets with parchment paper
Whisk flour, baking soda, and sea salt in a bowl until uniform
Using an electric mixer, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on high speed until smooth
Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until light and airy
Add dry ingredients in two batches, mixing until just combined
Fold in chocolate chips using a spatula
Portion dough using 2-3 Tbsp per cookie, spacing 2 inches apart on sheets
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are golden
Cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack
Notes
Use unsalted butter with 1/2 tsp salt if avoiding salted butter
Do not substitute with self-rising flouraking powder is not used in original ingredients; instructions may contain a typo
For sturdier cookies, chill dough for 20-30 minutes before shaping
For a vegan option, substitute butter with coconut oil (solidified)
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 6mg