Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Warm, chewy, and delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies that you can customize to your liking.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is softened but not melted for best texture.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour You can substitute whole wheat flour for a denser cookie.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Add a pinch of sea salt on top before baking for a sweet and salty flavor.
Chocolate
- 2 cups chocolate chips Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate chips.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Baking
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until edges are nicely browned.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm with a glass of cold milk or coffee. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. Freeze for up to three months.