Description

These classic chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy in the center, crisp on the edges, and packed with rich, melty chocolate chips. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, they’re perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

¾ cup packed brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill the dough for thicker cookies with deeper flavor.

Use a cookie scoop for even cookie sizes and baking.

Add flaky sea salt on top before baking for a sweet-salty contrast.

Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months.

Dough can be frozen in scoops and baked from frozen with an extra 1–2 minutes of baking time.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg