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Irresistible Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chocolate chip cookies are soft, gooey, and filled with rich chocolate, making them a must-have treat for any cookie lover.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Ensure it's packed properly.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking soda For leavening.
  • ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Bring to room temperature.
  • ¾ cup ¾ cup granulated sugar Regular white sugar.
  • ¾ cup ¾ cup packed brown sugar Brown sugar for a chewy texture.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor.
  • 2 large 2 large eggs Room temperature.
Mix-ins
  • 2 cups 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Quality chocolate enhances flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the vanilla extract followed by the eggs, one at a time.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix just until combined.
  6. Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
  7. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to form dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  2. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. You can also experiment with different types of chocolate or add nuts for variation. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.