Description
These classic chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with plenty of chocolate chunks. Perfect for sharing, they come together quickly with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Enjoy warm from the oven or store for later indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 medium eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 2 cups chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Make cookie dough: Using a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the melted butter and sugars on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed and add the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients using a spatula to prevent overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Using a spatula or wooden spoon, fold the chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Chill the dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Preheat oven: To 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop and bake: Drop spoonfuls (2-3 tablespoons) of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them adequately. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let cool on wire racks for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Using melted butter helps achieve a chewy texture, but ensure it cools slightly before mixing with sugars.
- Chilling the dough prevents spreading and results in thicker cookies.
- For softer cookies, remove from oven slightly earlier; for crisper edges, extend baking time by a minute.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 weeks to keep them soft and fresh.
- Cookies freeze well; wrap individually or in stacks and store for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for a few minutes for fresh-like warmth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 38 grams)
- Calories: 256 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 188 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg
