The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies: Easy, Irresistibly Delicious Treats
These chocolate chip cookies are the perfect balance of chewy and crispy, making them irresistible for any cookie lover.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are nicely browned.
Notes
- For softer cookies, take them out of the oven a minute earlier.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate chips for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, desserts, baking