Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Craving a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven? Look no further! Our classic chocolate chip cookie recipe is easy to follow and will satisfy all of your chocolatey cravings. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a batch of delicious cookies that are perfect for any occasion. So preheat your oven and let's get baking!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop the dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Enjoy! You can also try adding in other mix-ins like nuts or coconut flakes to customize the cookies to your liking.