Description
These soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are the perfect balance of golden edges and gooey centers. A nostalgic classic with customizable mix-ins and fail-proof instructions.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted softened butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp alcohol-free vanilla flavoring
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Optional: Sea salt for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and prep baking tray with parchment.
Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
Scoop dough onto tray. Chill for 30 minutes (optional).
Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are just set.
Cool on tray 15 minutes before transferring to rack or storage.
Notes
Chill dough to prevent spreading.
Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookies.
Store with a slice of bread in the container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, soft cookies, chewy cookies, classic cookie recipe