Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

There’s nothing quite like a warm, gooey, homemade chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven. With crisp edges, soft centers, and rich chocolate chips in every bite, these cookies are the ultimate comforting treat. Perfect for after-school snacks, family gatherings, or just a cozy evening at home, this classic recipe delivers consistent, delicious results every time.

Soft, Chewy, and Irresistibly Chocolatey

These homemade chocolate chip cookies strike the perfect balance between chewy and crispy. The brown sugar adds a caramel-like depth of flavor, while the vanilla enhances every bite. Let’s dive into this timeless recipe and create cookies that will disappear from the cookie jar in no time.

Pro Tips for Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies:

1. Use Room Temperature Butter: Softened butter blends more evenly with the sugars, creating a smoother dough.
2. Don’t Overmix: Mix the flour into the wet ingredients until just combined to avoid tough cookies.
3. Chill the Dough (Optional): For even better texture and flavor, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
4. Space Evenly: Leave about 2 inches between each dough ball to allow for spreading.
5. Remove at the Right Time: Take cookies out of the oven when the edges are golden but the centers still look slightly soft they’ll firm up as they cool.

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe:

• Preparation time: 15 minutes
• Cooking time: 10-12 minutes per batch
• Servings: About 24 cookies
• Equipment: Mixing bowls, hand or stand mixer, baking sheets, parchment paper

These cookies are everything a chocolate chip cookie should be crispy on the edges, chewy in the middle, and loaded with chocolate chips.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and light-brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
4. Add Wet Ingredients: Reduce the mixer speed to low. Add the salt, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
6. Scoop the Dough: Drop heaping tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
8. Cool the Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 1-2 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Time to Enjoy!

These homemade chocolate chip cookies are a timeless classic, perfect for any occasion. Soft, chewy, and brimming with rich chocolate flavor, they’re sure to become your go-to cookie recipe. Enjoy them warm with a glass of milk or pack them up for a sweet treat on the go. Happy baking!

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