BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
These are the ultimate chocolate chip cookies—soft, chewy, buttery, and loaded with gooey chocolate chips! Perfect for everyday baking or special treats, they strike the perfect balance of crisp edges and tender centres.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream the Butter and Sugars:
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients:
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
Fold in Chocolate Chips:
- Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Scoop and Bake:
- Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 2 tablespoons) onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centres are soft.
Cool and Serve:
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough for thicker cookies.
- Swap in dark or milk chocolate chips for variety.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before baking for a gourmet touch.