Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)

Soft, chewy cookies with chocolate chips. Ideal for sharing or enjoying as a sweet snack.

# Components:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Chocolate

10 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

# Method:

01 - Adjust oven racks to the middle position and preheat to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
03 - Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract until well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt to evenly distribute leavening agents.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold in chocolate chips by hand with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Portion dough into 2-tablespoon balls and arrange them spaced 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
08 - Bake batches for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown and centers are set, rotating pans halfway through for even cooking.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under half an hour from start to finish
  • Easy to double or halve based on how many cookies you need
  • No fancy equipment needed just a bowl and sturdy spoon get the job done
02 -
  • Best enjoyed the day they are baked but they stay soft for several days when stored right
  • Dough can be frozen for emergency cookie cravings anytime
03 -
  • Weigh your flour for most consistent results but if using cups always fluff before scooping
  • Do not skip creaming butter and sugar fully this starts to dissolve sugar and creates that magical melt-in-your-mouth bite
  • For bakery style cookies press extra chips on top right before baking
  • Do not overbake the goal is just golden edges and a soft underbaked center that finishes setting as the cookie cools

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