There’s nothing quite like the classic chocolate chip cookie – crispy on the edges, soft in the middle, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. It’s a timeless treat that evokes warm memories and creates new ones. Whether you’re baking a batch for a school event, making a weekend treat, or just because you need a little sweetness in your life, this chocolate chip cookie recipe is sure to bring smiles all around.
Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe:
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Yield: 24 cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the butter with both sugars; beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low and add the salt, vanilla, and eggs. Beat until well mixed, about 1 minute.
- Add the flour mixture; mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop heaping tablespoon-size balls of dough about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake until cookies are golden around the edges, but still soft in the center, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven, and let cool on baking sheet 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely.
Serve these chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven with a glass of cold milk, or let them cool and store them in an airtight container to enjoy anytime. They’re perfect for sharing, but so delicious that you might want to keep a few extra for yourself. Baking is not just about following a recipe; it’s about creating moments of joy. So go ahead, indulge your sweet tooth, and remember that sometimes, the simplest recipes are the ones that bring the most pleasure.
I hope you enjoy making and indulging in these cookies as much as others have enjoyed them through the years!