Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Chocolate, chocolate chip cookies
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Chocolate Chips
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that the cookies bake evenly.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
Mixing
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not over mix.
- 6
Fold in Chocolate Chips
Using a spatula, gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Baking
- 7
Prepare Baking Sheet
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- 8
Scoop Dough
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- 9
Bake Cookies
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
