The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies: Easy, Indulgent Family Treats
The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect combination of chewy and crispy. A family favorite that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda; set aside.
- In a large bowl, using a mixer, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add salt, vanilla, and eggs; mix until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- For extra flavor, try adding chopped nuts or sea salt on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Easy Cookies, Family Treats