Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies wafting through your home. These classic treats bring back childhood memories and create new ones with every batch. The secret to these cookies is the perfect balance of white and brown sugars, plus a touch of vanilla that enhances all the flavors.

After testing dozens of recipes over the years, I’ve perfected this version to create cookies with slightly crisp edges and perfectly soft, chewy centers. The extra chocolate chips folded in at the end ensure you get chocolate in every bite!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This recipe is foolproof and perfect for bakers of all skill levels. The dough comes together quickly with basic pantry ingredients, and you can customize it with different mix-ins like nuts or candy pieces. Plus, the cookies stay soft for days (if they last that long!).

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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

yield: 24 cookies

prep: 15 mins

cook: 12 mins

total: 27 mins

The perfect chocolate chip cookies with crispy edges and soft, chewy centers. These homemade cookies are loaded with chocolate chips and incredibly easy to make!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
3. 3
   Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. 4
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. 5
   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. 6
   Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
7. 7
   Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. 8
   Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden but centers still appear slightly soft.
9. 9
   Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Approximate Information for One Cookie

Serving Size: 1 cookie

Calories: 210cal

Protein: 2g

Fat: 12g

Saturated Fat: 7g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 35mg

Sodium: 85mg

Potassium: 50mg

Total Carbs: 26g

Fiber: 1g

Sugar: 17g

Nutrition Disclaimers

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Recipe Tips and Variations

Want to customize your cookies? Try these variations:

• Brown Butter: For a nuttier flavor, brown the butter before using it in the recipe.
• Mix-ins: Try adding toffee bits, M&Ms, or different flavored chips.
• Chilling: For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 1-2 hours before baking.
• Cookie Size: Make them larger using an ice cream scoop and increase baking time by 2-3 minutes.

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