Description
Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion—be it a family gathering, a cozy night in, or a festive celebration. With their soft and chewy texture, these cookies are loaded with gooey chocolate chips that melt in your mouth. The comforting aroma of freshly baked cookies will fill your kitchen with warmth and nostalgia. This simple recipe allows you to whip up a batch in no time, using ingredients you likely already have on hand. Get ready to indulge in the deliciousness of homemade cookies that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are golden while centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg