Here’s a classic, chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe — simple, delicious, and perfect for any occasion.
🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookies
🛒 Ingredients (Makes ~24 cookies)
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (165g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups (340g) semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Make Cookie Dough
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips (and nuts, if using).
3️⃣ Scoop Cookies
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet 2–3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
5️⃣ Serve
- Enjoy warm, or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Chewy cookies: Use more brown sugar than white sugar.
- Crispy cookies: Bake a minute or two longer for crunchier edges.
- Extra chocolatey: Mix in chocolate chunks or drizzle melted chocolate on top.
- Add-ins: Try oats, peanut butter chips, or dried cranberries.
- Chill dough: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to prevent spreading for thicker cookies.
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