Indulge in the ultimate comfort treat with these mouthwatering chocolate chip cookies. Perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside, they’re a timeless favorite for all ages. Gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a batch of irresistible goodness!
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is incorporated evenly.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough. You can also add chopped nuts or other mix-ins if desired.
- Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges. For softer cookies, remove them from the oven when they still look slightly underbaked in the center.
