Description
Sinfully delicious chocolate chip cookies bring warmth and nostalgia to kitchen counters everywhere. Crisp edges, gooey centers, and rich chocolate morsels invite you to savor each sweet, comforting bite of pure homemade happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165 grams) brown sugar, packed
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (270 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 cup (120 grams) chopped nuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt) in a medium bowl and set aside, creating a smooth, even mixture for later incorporation.
- Using a large mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth, homogeneous texture.
- Integrate eggs individually into the butter mixture, thoroughly blending after each addition to maintain a consistent, creamy consistency.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Incorporate chocolate chips and nuts, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for balanced flavor in every bite.
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C), allowing sufficient time for even temperature distribution.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, positioning them approximately 2 inches apart to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, monitoring color and adjusting time for desired texture: shorter for softer cookies, longer for crispier edges.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to stabilize their structure before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Serve warm with milk or store in an airtight container to preserve freshness and enjoy later.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and enhance flavor development.
- Experiment with different chocolate chip varieties like dark, milk, or white chocolate for unique taste profiles.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent cookie texture.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 183
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 108 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg