Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Enjoy the perfect blend of textures with these homemade chocolate chip cookies. With a delightful balance of softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar, these cookies offer a delicious interior and a golden, slightly crispy edge. These classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, a timeless treat you'll love baking over and over again."
Ingredients
- 1 cup Softened Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the pure vanilla extract. Ensure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips into the cookie dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden while the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with a glass of milk or your favorite warm beverage and savor each delicious bite of your homemade chocolate chip cookies.
Notes
These recipe notes will help you create the best homemade chocolate chip cookies with confidence and achieve the perfect balance of flavor and texture. Enjoy baking!
- Preheat the Oven: Ensure that your oven is fully preheated to 350°F (175°C) before placing the cookies in. This helps create an even baking environment for consistent results.
- Avoid Overmixing: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, be cautious not to overmix the cookie dough. Overmixing can lead to tougher cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined for a tender texture.
- Folding in Chocolate Chips: When folding in the semisweet chocolate chips, do so gently. Overmixing the chocolate chips into the dough can lead to uneven distribution, and you want each cookie to have a perfect amount of chocolatey goodness.
- Proper Spacing: When dropping rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, leave some space between each cookie. This prevents the cookies from spreading into each other while baking.
- Underbaking: For the best texture, underbake your cookies slightly. The cookies are done when the edges are set and just beginning to turn golden brown, while the centers of the cookies still look pale and slightly underbaked. The residual heat from the baking sheet will continue to bake the cookies once they are removed from the oven.
- Checking Doneness: The cookies are done when the edges are set and just beginning to turn golden brown, while the centers remain pale and slightly underbaked. Be mindful not to overbake; the cookies will continue to bake a bit after being removed from the oven.
- Cooling on a Wire Rack: After baking, allow your cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps maintain their texture and prevents them from becoming too soft.
- Storage: These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week or frozen for extended enjoyment, making them a convenient sweet treat whenever you desire.
