Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, buttery, and loaded with gooey chocolate chips in every bite. With crisp golden edges and a soft center, they’re the perfect homemade treat for dessert, snacks, or sharing with family and friends. Simple ingredients and easy steps make this a classic recipe you’ll want to bake again and again.

Recipe Information

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Servings: 24 cookies
  • Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Add-Ins

  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together:

  • Flour
  • Baking soda
  • Salt

Set aside.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars

In a large mixing bowl, beat together:

  • Softened butter
  • Brown sugar
  • Granulated sugar

Mix until light, creamy, and fluffy.

Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla

Beat in eggs one at a time.

Add vanilla extract and mix until smooth.

Step 5: Combine Everything

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.

Mix until just combined.

Do not overmix.

Fold in:

  • Chocolate chips
  • Nuts if using

Step 6: Scoop the Dough

Use a spoon or cookie scoop to place dough balls onto the baking sheet.

Leave space between cookies because they spread while baking.

Step 7: Bake

Bake for 10–12 minutes or until:

  • Edges are golden brown
  • Centers still look slightly soft

The cookies will continue to set as they cool.

Step 8: Cool

Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Pro Tips

  • Use room-temperature butter for smooth mixing.
  • Chill the dough for thicker cookies.
  • Slightly underbake for extra soft centers.
  • Add a pinch of sea salt on top for bakery-style flavor.

Storage

Room Temperature

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freezing

Freeze cookie dough balls for up to 3 months.

Bake directly from frozen, adding 1–2 extra minutes.

Variations

  • Use dark chocolate chunks for richer flavor.
  • Add peanut butter chips or white chocolate chips.
  • Mix in crushed cookies or toffee bits.
  • Make double chocolate cookies by adding cocoa powder.

These homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies are warm, chewy, chocolatey, and impossible to resist — the perfect classic dessert for any occasion.

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