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Close-up of a baking sheet with freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.

The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Enjoy classic, chewy chocolate chip cookies with this easy-to-follow recipe that yields delicious treats every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
  • 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
Chocolate Chips
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Mix flour and baking soda in a bowl; set aside.
  3. Cream butter, sugars, and salt until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients; fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Drop dough onto sheets, bake 10-12 mins until edges are golden.
  6. Cool cookies on racks before serving.

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly underbake and cool on sheets.