How to Make the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
American · Easy · 27 min · 24 servings
Golden and chewy chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and gooey chocolate pools in every bite. This foolproof recipe delivers bakery-quality results every single time.
Why this recipe works
This Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 27 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 180 calories with 2g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 9 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 whole large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
Step 4: Combine and Add Chocolate
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Step 5: Scoop and Bake
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers still look slightly underdone. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- unsalted butter → vegan butter or coconut oil at room temperature
- semi-sweet chocolate chips → dark chocolate chunks or milk chocolate chips
- all-purpose flour → bread flour for chewier cookies
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Using melted instead of softened butter which causes the cookies to spread too thin
- Overbaking the cookies since they continue to cook on the hot pan after removal from the oven
- Not measuring flour correctly by scooping directly from the bag which packs too much flour and makes cookies dry
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 180 calories, 2g protein, 24g carbs, 9g fat, 1g fiber.
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