Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with The Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies. With their soft, gooey centers and rich bursts of semi-sweet chocolate, these cookies are sure to impress anyone who takes a bite. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this simple recipe combines everyday ingredients for a delightful treat that’s easy to whip up.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 bag (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough into balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Bake cookies for about 10 minutes or until golden around edges but soft in the center.
- Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 34g)
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 103mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg