Chocolate Chip Cookie
Classic chocolate chip cookies with crispy edges, gooey centers, and rich chocolate in every bite. A nostalgic treat that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (softened)
- Brown Sugar: 1 cup (packed)
- Granulated Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 1/4 cups
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: 2 cups
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine dry into wet until just mixed. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Scoop dough using a cookie scoop onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Assemble the Dish: Press a few extra chocolate chips on top of each dough mound for visual appeal if desired.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are still soft.
- Finishing Touches: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with a glass of milk or store for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Use a mix of chocolate chips and chunks for varied texture.
- Chill dough to prevent spreading and deepen flavor.
- Store cookies with a slice of bread to keep them soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: chocolate chip cookie, easy cookies, classic dessert, homemade cookies