Description
These truly are the best homemade chocolate chip cookies—soft and chewy in the center, golden and crisp on the edges, and loaded with gooey pockets of melty chocolate. Made with pantry staples and no chill-required tricks, this timeless classic is a keeper for your cookie jar. Whether you’re baking for a party or a cozy night in, these cookies deliver comfort and joy in every bite!
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt (I love pink Himalayan, but any salt works!)
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1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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1 cup brown sugar
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1½ tsp vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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1 bag (about 12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Optional Add-ins:
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Chopped walnuts or pecans
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White chocolate or dark chocolate chunks
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Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together for about 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
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Add in the vanilla and eggs, one at a time, mixing well and scraping down the sides of the bowl.
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Slowly add in the dry ingredients, mixing on low and gradually increasing to medium speed until just combined.
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Stir in the chocolate chips by hand or on low speed.
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Scoop dough into balls and chill on a plate or tray in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place 6 dough balls per sheet and bake for 10 minutes, watching closely at the 8-minute mark.
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Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Repeat with remaining dough. Then enjoy the best part—eating them warm with melty chocolate!
Notes
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For extra texture and flavor, sprinkle a bit of sea salt on top before baking.
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If you prefer thinner cookies, flatten the dough balls slightly before baking.
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Don’t skip chilling the dough—it prevents spreading and boosts flavor.
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You can freeze the dough balls for quick cookies anytime. Just add 1–2 extra minutes to the baking time.
- Equipment
Mixing bowls
Hand or stand mixer
Measuring cups and spoons
Rubber spatula
Cookie scoop (optional, but so handy!)
Baking sheet
Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Cooling rack
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (+30–60 minutes chilling time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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