Chocolate Chip Cookies

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🛒 Ingredients

  • 🧈 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 🍬 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 🍯 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 🥚 2 large eggs
  • 🌿 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 🍞 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 🥄 1 tsp baking soda
  • 🥄 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
  • 🍫 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

🍳 Instructions

Prepare the Dough
  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugars:
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
    • Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Mix the Dough:
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula or spoon.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Portion the Dough:
    • Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake:
    • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are slightly soft.
  3. Cool:
    • Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

🍪 Tips and Variations

  • 🧊 Chill the Dough: For thicker cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • 🍫 Chocolate Variety: Use dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate chips for a unique twist.
  • 🧂 Add Salt: Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on the cookies before baking for a sweet and salty contrast.
  • 🌰 Add Nuts: Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch.

🍹 Serving Suggestions

Serve these Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies warm with a glass of cold milk or hot cocoa for the ultimate comforting treat.

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe delivers soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet Chocolate Chip Cookies with a crisp edge and gooey center. They’re easy to make and universally loved, making them perfect for bake sales, holidays, or everyday snacking.

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