Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
If one were to name the most inviting aroma that can waft through a kitchen, the fragrance of fresh chocolate chip cookies would be on top. It is said that this classic chocolate chip cookie recipe yields browned and crisp edges, soft and chewy centers, and rich pockets of melted chocolate with each bite. Baking for a crowd or enjoying an occasional treat all alone, these cookies always have the right amount of sweetness.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp 2¼
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar, until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add eggs, one at a time, along with the vanilla extract.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Using a spatula or wooden spoon, fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Chill: Refrigerate the dough at the very least 30 minutes, which helps give them a great texture.
- Scoop and bake: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for about 9 to 11 minutes until golden around the edges but still soft in the middle.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to sit on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
The Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe is your go-to guide to achieving bakery-quality results right in your kitchen for that timeless treat that never fails. Holidays, parties, or just a simple pleasure for the everyday.