Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
This classic chocolate chip cookie recipe is simple, delicious, and easy to make—no chilling required! The cookies turn out perfectly soft and chewy every time, with a rich, buttery flavor and plenty of chocolate chips. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a timeless favorite.
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 183kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips 12 oz
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 375°F and line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 1 minute).
- Incorporate the Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until fully combined.
- Fold in the Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Form the Cookies: Roll 2-3 tablespoons of dough into balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown. The centers will still look slightly underbaked.
- Cool: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake them and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.
Use a mix of semisweet and milk chocolate chips for more flavor variation.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.