Description
Master the art of chocolate chip cookies with this guide to the essential ingredients and technique for consistently delicious results.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ¾ cup Granulated sugar
- ¾ cup Brown sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups Chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering all items and allowing butter to reach room temperature.
- Combine dry ingredients by whisking flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until just combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gradually, mixing on low speed until barely incorporated.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes and then bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough and consider reserving some chocolate chips to press into the tops before baking for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, dessert, baking, homemade cookies, sweet treats