chocolate chip cookie

Here’s a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe that yields soft, chewy cookies with just the right amount of crisp around the edges.

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

•1 cup unsalted butter, softened

•3/4 cup granulated sugar

•3/4 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)

•2 large eggs

•2 teaspoons vanilla extract

•2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

•1 teaspoon baking soda

•1/2 teaspoon salt

•2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

•Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

•Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

•Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients:

•In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

•Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

•Stir in the vanilla extract.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients:

•In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

•Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

4. Add Chocolate Chips:

•Stir in the chocolate chips (and nuts if using) until evenly distributed.

5. Scoop and Bake:

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

•Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.

6. Cool and Serve:

•Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

•For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.

•You can refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.

•These cookies freeze well; just scoop the dough into balls, freeze them, and bake directly from frozen (adding a minute or two to the baking time).

Enjoy your delicious chocolate chip cookies!