Chocolate Chip Cookies
These homemade chocolate chip cookies are soft in the center, lightly crisp around the edges, and loaded with rich chocolate chips. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they're easy to prepare and perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or an everyday sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups 280 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 225 g unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup 150 g granulated sugar
- ¾ cup 165 g packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups 340 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking trays with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugars
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Step 4: Add the Eggs and Vanilla
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 5: Combine the Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Step 6: Fold in the Chocolate Chips
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and the chopped nuts, if using, until evenly distributed.
Step 7: Shape the Cookies
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them on the prepared baking trays, leaving about 2 inches (5 cm) between each cookie.
Step 8: Bake
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers still look slightly soft.
Step 9: Cool
- Let the cookies cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10: Serve and Store
- Serve warm with a glass of milk or your favorite hot drink. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.