Chocolate Chip Cookies

Deliciously soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies that are perfect for any occasion.

NewPublished Mar 12, 2026
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time15 min
Total30 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 12 cookies

  • (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • (3/4 cups) granulated sugar
  • (3/4 cups) brown sugar, packed
  • (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
  • (2) large eggs
  • (2 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
  • (1 teaspoon) baking soda
  • (1/2 teaspoons) salt
  • (2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190 °C).

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup of packed brown sugar until smooth.

  3. 3

    Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 large eggs to the mixture, beating well until fully combined.

  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

  5. 5

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

  6. 6

    Fold in 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

  7. 7

    Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

  8. 8

    Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.

  9. 9

    Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

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