Craving a timeless dessert that everyone loves? These Chocolate Chip Cookies feature soft, chewy centers with golden, crisp edges. Loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, this recipe is easy to follow and perfect for dessert, snack time, or sharing with friends and family. Bake a batch, enjoy the aroma, and savor the melt-in-your-mouth sweetness.
Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Cookies (24 cookies)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes per batch
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
- Preheat oven: Preheat to 175°C (350°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
- Combine batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips and optional nuts.
- Portion cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown around edges but still soft in the center.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips & Variations for Chocolate Chip Cookies
- For extra gooey cookies, slightly underbake by 1-2 minutes.
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top before baking for enhanced flavor.
- Swap semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark or milk chocolate chips.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Pair with a glass of cold milk or Quick Cheesecake Bites for a sweet treat.
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For more inspiration, visit Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes on BBC Good Food.
