Description
Baking homemade chocolate chip cookies is a delightful experience that fills your kitchen with the warm aroma of melted chocolate and buttery goodness. These cookies, with their golden edges and soft centers, offer a perfect blend of sweetness and richness that will make you feel nostalgic. Whether for a cozy afternoon treat or a festive gathering, this recipe promises joy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Drop dough onto lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are slightly underbaked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg