Description
These chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, golden on the edges, and loaded with gooey chocolate chips. Simple ingredients, easy steps, and a rich, buttery flavor make them an all-time favorite—perfectly nostalgic and totally crave-worthy!
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3️⃣ Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla until smooth.
4️⃣ Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
5️⃣ Fold in chocolate chips: Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
6️⃣ Scoop and bake: Drop by rounded tablespoons or use a cookie scoop onto baking sheets. Leave space between cookies. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are soft.
7️⃣ Cool: Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
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Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
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Use a mix of dark, milk, and semi-sweet chips for extra flavor.
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Dough freezes well—perfect for baking fresh cookies anytime!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min