Here’s a classic, soft-and-chewy chocolate chip cookies recipe that turns out perfect every time 🍪
🍪 Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
🧾 Ingredients (Makes ~24 cookies)
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugars
In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
4️⃣ Add Eggs & Vanilla
Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
5️⃣ Combine
Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
6️⃣ Scoop & Bake
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Bake 8–11 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
7️⃣ Cool
Let cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
💡 Tips for Perfect Cookies
✔ For thicker cookies, chill dough 30–60 minutes before baking.
✔ Slightly underbake for soft centers.
✔ Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking for a bakery-style finish.
✔ Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.
If you’d like, I can give you:
- A chewy bakery-style version
- A crispy thin cookie version
- Or a small-batch recipe (6–8 cookies) 🍫
