Description
Thick, soft, and perfectly chewy chocolate chip cookies with golden edges and gooey chocolate centers. A classic homemade favorite that delivers rich flavor and irresistible texture in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in semi sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop dough into balls about 2 tablespoons each and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly.
- Press a few extra chocolate chips on top of each dough ball if desired.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are golden and centers appear slightly underbaked.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Spoon and level flour to avoid dry cookies.
- Do not overbake to maintain chewy centers.
- Freeze portioned dough balls for up to 3 months for fresh baked cookies anytime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg