Soft, chewy, and packed with gooey chocolate chips — these classic chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate homemade treat. Perfectly golden on the edges and tender in the center, they’re a timeless favorite for all ages!
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. - Cream the Butter and Sugars:
In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes). - Add the Wet Ingredients:
Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract. - Combine the Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. - Add the Chocolate Chips:
Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts, if using). Do not overmix. - Scoop the Dough:
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough (or use a cookie scoop) onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. - Bake:
Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still soft. - Cool:
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake them — they’ll continue to cook as they cool.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
- Swap chocolate chips for chunks or mix in white, dark, and milk chocolate for variety.
