Description
These classic chocolate chip cookies are crisp on the edges, chewy in the center, and packed with gooey chocolate chips. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this foolproof recipe delivers homemade warmth and nostalgia in every bite—perfect for sharing, gifting, or treating yourself.
Ingredients
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2¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup brown sugar, packed
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
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Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
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Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined—don’t overmix.
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Fold in Chocolate Chips using a spatula.
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Scoop Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake: Bake for 9–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are just set.
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Cool: Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.
Use a cookie scoop for uniform shape and even baking.
Swap in chocolate chunks, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of sea salt on top for variety.
Dough can be frozen in balls and baked straight from the freezer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American