Cozy Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
A simple and reliable recipe for classic chocolate chip cookies with chewy centers and crisp edges, perfect for any occasion and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (preferably kosher salt)
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165 grams) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (340 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture, stirring just until incorporated to keep cookies tender.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips gently.
- Cover the dough with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through baking. Remove when edges are golden and centers look slightly soft.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use softened butter, not melted, for best texture. Chilling the dough is crucial for chewy centers and prevents spreading. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even cooking. Pull cookies out when edges are golden but centers are still soft to avoid dryness. Optional flaky sea salt on top enhances chocolate flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Protein: 2
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