Here’s a classic, easy, foolproof chocolate chip cookie recipe 🍪—soft, chewy, and perfect every time.
Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix into wet ingredients until combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
- Scoop Cookies
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cookies will look soft in the center—don’t overbake!
- Cool
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for Perfect Cookies
- Chewy: Use more brown sugar than white sugar.
- Crispy edges: Bake slightly longer until edges are golden brown.
- Extra chocolatey: Add ½ cup more chocolate chips or chunks.
- Soft and thick: Chill dough for 30–60 minutes before baking.
If you want, I can also give you:
- A one-bowl microwave-friendly version
- Vegan or dairy-free chocolate chip cookies
- A soft-batch bakery-style recipe
Do you want me to do that?