Description
This classic chocolate chip cookie recipe delivers the perfect balance of chewy and crispy textures, making it an irresistible treat for cookie lovers of all ages.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and results in thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (15g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20
Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, dessert, baking, classic recipe, chewy cookies