Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade chocolate chip cookies that are warm, soft, and bursting with gooey chocolate. This simple recipe combines buttery dough with a hint of vanilla, creating a nostalgic treat reminiscent of afternoons spent baking with loved ones. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies will quickly become a family favorite, leaving everyone craving more.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Drop dough onto lined baking sheets using a cookie scoop or tablespoon.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg