These Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies are everything a cookie should be — buttery, golden edges, soft centers, and melty pockets of chocolate in every bite. Whether it’s a bake-sale favorite or a late-night snack, this recipe delivers the perfect batch every single time. ✨
📝 Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
3️⃣ Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
4️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
5️⃣ Stir in the chocolate chips (and nuts, if using).
6️⃣ Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons (or use a cookie scoop) and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
7️⃣ Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are still soft.
8️⃣ Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely — if you can wait! 😉
💡 Cookie Tips for Perfection
- Want thicker cookies? Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top just before baking for sweet-salty magic.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days (but they’ll be gone long before that).
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Soft, chewy, buttery — cookie perfection
✔️ Loaded with rich, gooey chocolate chips
✔️ No fancy tools or chilling required (but you can!)
✔️ Perfect for every occasion — or no occasion at all!
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