Description
A warm, honest treat that everyone will reach for, these classic chocolate chip cookies are simple, forgiving, and always a favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk the flour and baking soda in a small bowl and set aside.
- Cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
- Beat in the vanilla and eggs until the mix looks even.
- Slowly add the dry mix to the wet mix and blend until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for nine to eleven minutes until the edges turn golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the sheets for two minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool fully.
Notes
For a healthier twist, try half whole wheat flour or swap half the butter for unsweetened apple sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, easy cookie recipe, baking