Description
Sweet aromas of homemade chocolate chip cookies waft through kitchens, promising comfort and joy in every golden-brown bite. Crisp edges, gooey centers, and rich chocolate morsels invite you to savor this classic American treat that connects generations with delicious memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-in Ingredients:
- 2 cups (340g) chocolate chips
- 1 cup (100g) chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a perfectly prepared surface for your cookie adventure.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, ensuring a smooth and lump-free dry ingredient mixture.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture transforms into a light, fluffy texture that’s pale and airy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar blend, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in the vanilla extract for a rich aromatic essence.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and optional nuts, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for maximum flavor in every bite.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges turn golden brown and centers appear slightly soft, creating that perfect crisp-yet-chewy cookie consistency.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, allowing them to firm up before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Store in an airtight container to preserve freshness and maintain that delightful homemade cookie texture.
Notes
- Soften butter naturally at room temperature for 30-60 minutes to ensure smooth, even mixing without melting.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, more structured cookies.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips or chunks for richer, more intense chocolate flavor and better melting properties.
- Customize by swapping chocolate chips with dark chocolate, white chocolate, or adding nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 73 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 21 mg