Description
These Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate classic treat with a perfect balance of crisp edges and soft, chewy centers. Made with a rich blend of brown and white sugars and loaded with semisweet chocolate chips, they’re easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection in just 12 minutes. Perfect for any occasion or a comforting homemade snack.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, which will help give your cookies a light texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to fully incorporate them, then add the vanilla extract and mix until the batter is uniform and creamy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can make cookies tough.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough to ensure every cookie is packed with chocolate.
- Portion Dough: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough, about 1.5 tablespoons each, onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them adequately to allow spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown while the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set and maintain their chewy texture.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is properly softened, not melted, for the best texture.
- Do not overmix after adding the flour to avoid dense cookies.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and chewy.
