Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are easy to make and perfect for sharing, with a delightful balance of textures from brown and granulated sugar.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Mix-Ins
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir them together and set aside.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, using a mixer, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Break the eggs into the butter-sugar mixture one at a time. Mix well after each egg, then add the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined to avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
Baking
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop mounds of dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. They should be golden on the edges but still soft in the center.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To keep your cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a freezer bag.