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The Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These homemade chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with gooey chocolate chips. Made with pantry staples in just 20 minutes, this no-fail cookie recipe has golden edges, soft centers, and rich flavor—perfect for nostalgic treats or last-minute dessert cravings.

Ingredients

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour (add ¼ cup more for cakier cookies)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a Silpat.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for about 4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. Slowly mix in the flour mixture until just combined—don’t overmix.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop dough into balls and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place 6 dough balls per sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Add a pinch of flaky sea salt after baking for extra flavor.
  • Swap chocolate chips with chunks or mix milk, dark, and white chocolate.
  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans for texture.
  • For mini cookies, use a smaller scoop and reduce bake time slightly.
  • For cakier cookies, add ¼ cup extra flour.

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