Description
This is the ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe delivering chewy, buttery cookies loaded with rich chocolate chips. Perfectly golden edges and soft centers make these cookies a timeless treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (12 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line three baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture until the batter is light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until fully combined and a cookie dough forms.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the 2 cups of chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Form Cookie Balls: Using 2-3 tablespoons of dough per cookie (adjust based on your preferred cookie size), roll the dough into balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn a light golden brown.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking pans for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake them and allow them to cool on the pan.
- You can substitute semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips according to preference.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
