Description
Delicious and gooey chocolate chip cookies with a perfect balance of buttery sweetness and chewy texture.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Experiment with different types of chocolate chips or add-ins like nuts or spices for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cookies, chocolate chip, baking, dessert, family recipe