Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Chips
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (You can use milk, dark, or white chocolate chips based on preference.)
Optional Add-Ins
- ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts)
- White chocolate chips
- Sea salt (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well combined.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined to avoid overmixing.
Fold in Chocolate Chips
- Stir Gently: Using a spatula, fold in the chocolate chips (and any optional add-ins) until evenly distributed.
Scoop and Bake
- Scoop Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, which is perfect for chewy cookies.
Cool and Serve
- Cool on a Wire Rack: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Enjoy warm for gooey chocolate or at room temperature for a classic cookie experience.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal
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