Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gabrielle Knopp

These classic chocolate chip cookies are perfectly soft and chewy with crispy edges. They’re easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.

  5. Gradually blend in the flour mixture until just combined.

  6. Fold in chocolate chips.

  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.

  9. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake them and let them finish cooking on the hot pan.
  • You can freeze the dough for up to 3 months - just bake from frozen, adding 1-2 extra minutes.
  • Makes about 48 cookies.

Enjoy with a cold glass of milk!