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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with gooey chocolate chips—perfectly golden on the edges and irresistibly tender in the center. A foolproof homemade cookie recipe that’s quick, customizable, and crave-worthy every time.

Ingredients

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips or chunks
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Add Chocolate: Fold in chocolate chips or chunks evenly.
  7. Scoop and Chill (Optional): Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies (optional).
  8. Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are still soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Chill dough for extra thickness and flavor.
  • Add flaky sea salt on top before baking for a sweet-savory twist.
  • Bake longer for crispier cookies or less for gooier centers.
  • Mix in nuts, caramel bits, or other chips for variation.
  • Freeze dough balls for fresh cookies anytime.

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