Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies
The perfect chocolate chip cookie: crispy edges, a soft and chewy center, and loaded with chocolate.
Prep Time
1 hour 15 minutes (includes chilling)
Cook Time
12 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 27 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Skills Required
Baking
Ingredients & Nutrition
200 kcal
Calories
2g
Protein
11g
Fat
25g
Carbs
1g
Fiber
18g
Sugar
85mg
Sodium
- 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 cup, softened Unsalted Butter
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup, packed Brown Sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Equipment Needed
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand Mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Let AI Suggest Variations
- Nutty Version: Add 1 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Different Chips: Swap semi-sweet chips for dark chocolate, white chocolate, or butterscotch chips.
- Oatmeal Twist: Replace 1/2 cup of flour with 1/2 cup of rolled oats.
- Salty Finish: Sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on top of the cookies before baking.
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a separate large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until creamy.
3. Add the vanilla and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
5. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.