Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
These easy chocolate chip cookies are a foolproof recipe for deliciously soft and chewy treats. With a few simple steps and the right ingredients, you can enjoy homemade cookies that are a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- Salted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Light brown sugar
- Pure vanilla extract
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Sea salt
- Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until well combined.Salted butter, Granulated sugar, Light brown sugar
- Add vanilla extract and eggs, mixing thoroughly.Pure vanilla extract, Eggs
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.All-purpose flour, Baking soda, Baking powder, Sea salt
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips to distribute evenly throughout the dough. Adjust the amount to your preference.Chocolate chips
- Chill the dough for at least 2-3 hours for thicker, more flavorful cookies or bake immediately for thinner cookies with more spread.
- To freeze the dough, shape into balls, freeze solid, then store in an airtight container or bag for up to 2 months.
- When ready to bake frozen dough, let thaw slightly, then bake according to recipe instructions.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, spacing apart for spreading.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching closely to avoid over-baking.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.