Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate comfort treat with this classic chocolate chip cookies recipe! Crispy on the edges, soft and chewy in the center, these cookies are loaded with gooey chocolate chips in every bite. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this step-by-step guide ensures bakery-quality cookies every time. Download the recipe now and bake a batch of irresistible chocolate chip cookies that everyone will love
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies bake evenly and come out perfectly chewy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together until well mixed. This step is crucial as it evenly distributes the leavening agents throughout the flour.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer (or a good old-fashioned whisk) to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2–3 minutes. The creaming process incorporates air, giving your cookies that nice rise.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Next, add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined. The eggs will add moisture and help bind everything together.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—it’s okay if a few flour streaks remain.
- Fold in the Chocolate Chips and Nuts: Now it’s time for the star ingredients! Gently fold in the chocolate chips and, if you’re using them, the chopped nuts. This is where the magic happens!
- Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers might look a little underbaked, but they’ll continue to firm up as they cool.
- Cool and Enjoy: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them sit on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set perfectly