Description
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies are beloved treats featuring a perfect balance of crispy edges and chewy centers. Made with simple ingredients like butter, brown sugar, eggs, and chocolate chips, these cookies are easy to bake and ideal for any occasion. A sprinkle of coarse salt on top adds a delicious contrast to the sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (weighed in grams or spooned and leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 2¼ cups chocolate chips and/or chunks
- 2 tablespoons coarse salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer on medium speed, cream the room temperature unsalted butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar for about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure tender cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips or chunks into the dough to evenly distribute them without breaking.
- Portion Dough: Scoop dough balls at least 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. You can use a cookie scoop or spoon. Optional: press mini chocolate chips on top for an attractive look. This recipe yields about 16 large cookies or 24 smaller cookies.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-14 minutes or until the cookie edges turn lightly golden and the centers look set but slightly soft.
- Add Salt and Cool: If using, sprinkle coarse salt on the tops of the warm cookies immediately after removing them from the oven. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy: Serve and enjoy your classic chocolate chip cookies fresh or store them in an airtight container for several days.
Notes
- Room temperature butter and eggs help incorporate air and create a better texture.
- Do not overmix once dry ingredients are added to avoid tough cookies.
- Using parchment paper or silicone mats prevents sticking and simplifies cleanup.
- Adding coarse salt on top provides a delicious contrast to the sweetness of the cookies.
- For softer cookies, bake on the shorter end of the time range; for crispier cookies, bake longer.
- Cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: classic chocolate chip cookies, homemade cookies, chocolate chip cookie recipe, easy cookie recipe, baking dessert
