Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic homemade chocolate chip cookies with golden edges, soft centers, and melty chocolate in every bite. A simple, timeless favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies (depending on scoop size)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed (dark or light)
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon kosher salt (reduce slightly if using table salt)
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes with a hand mixer or by hand).
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl (or carefully on top), whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir into the wet ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
Fold in chocolate chips or chopped chocolate gently.
Scoop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle tops lightly with flaky sea salt (optional).
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and centers are still soft.
Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
Don’t overbake—they continue baking on the tray after removal.
For a richer flavor, try browning the butter before mixing.
Cookie dough can be frozen for up to 3 months. Scoop into balls, freeze, then bake from frozen (add 1–2 minutes baking time).
These cookies are also great with chopped nuts, white chocolate, or dried cranberries.
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