Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Soft and chewy homemade chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and rich buttery flavor.Easy to make with simple ingredients in under 30 minutes.Perfect for holidays, parties, or everyday dessert cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips 12 oz
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes light and creamy, about 1 minute.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Roll 2–3 tablespoons of dough into balls and place evenly spaced on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe for 8–10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Store dough in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before baking.
- Freeze cookie dough balls for up to 3 months.
- Serve warm with milk, coffee, or hot chocolate.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips work best, but milk or dark chocolate can also be used.