Here’s a classic recipe for chocolate chip cookies:
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Add Chocolate Chips:
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop and Bake:
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. The centers may look slightly undercooked, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Cool:
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Tips:
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for easier mixing and better texture.
- Chilling Dough: For thicker cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.