Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delicious classic cookies that are crunchy on the edges and soft in the middle, filled with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Experiment with different types of chocolate chips for variety.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.
- Allow to cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm for a delightful experience. They pair wonderfully with a glass of milk, coffee, or tea. You can also add a scoop of ice cream on top for an extra special dessert. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate or freeze for longer storage.