Description
Classic chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and a soft, chewy center, perfect for baking enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165 g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces (340 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Cream unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light, about 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; add to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Chill dough for 30–60 minutes.
- Scoop 1.5 tablespoon portions onto parchment-lined baking sheets, placing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
- Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough significantly improves texture and flavor. Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg