Description
Sweet aromas of homemade chocolate chip cookies waft through kitchens, promising pure comfort and joy. Crisp edges, gooey centers, and melted chocolate chips create irresistible moments you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (340g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (160g) packed brown sugar
Baking Essentials:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Calibrate the oven to 375°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal cookie performance.
- Combine dry ingredients in a medium mixing vessel, whisking flour, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly integrated.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars using an electric mixer, generating a smooth, uniform texture for approximately 2 minutes.
- Introduce eggs individually, ensuring complete blending after each addition, then incorporate vanilla extract for enhanced flavor profile.
- Gradually integrate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet components, stirring at low speed to maintain dough consistency without overworking.
- Gently fold chocolate chips throughout the dough, distributing them evenly to guarantee a delectable chip in every bite.
- Utilize a tablespoon or cookie scoop to portion dough onto the prepared sheet, positioning dollops roughly 2 inches apart to allow proper spreading.
- Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven, monitoring cookies for 9-11 minutes until edges transform to a golden-brown hue and centers appear softly set.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, facilitating initial stabilization, then transfer to a wire cooling rack for complete temperature reduction.
Notes
- Softening butter at room temperature helps create a smoother, more evenly mixed dough that promotes better cookie texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, more compact cookies.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain similar texture and taste.
- To reduce sugar content, replace half the granulated sugar with a sugar substitute or use dark chocolate chips with lower sugar percentage.
- Prep Time: Approximately 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 to 11 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 228 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 121 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg