Description
Indulge in irresistible Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies made with rich butter, decadent chocolate chips, and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (165g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (120g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients Begin by bringing your butter and eggs to room temperature. This ensures proper incorporation and a consistent dough. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. The perfect chocolate chip cookies start with proper preparation.
- Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. This even distribution prevents bitter pockets of baking soda and ensures your chocolate chip cookies rise uniformly.
- Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy—about 3-4 minutes. Don’t rush this step; it’s creating the foundation for your cookies’ texture. You’ll notice the mixture change color to a lighter beige, indicating you’re incorporating the right amount of air.
- Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each fully before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract. Your mixture should look smooth and glossy—the perfect base for incredible chocolate chip cookies.
- Step 5: Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Overmixing develops gluten, leading to tough cookies, so stop when you no longer see dry flour.
- Step 6: Add Chocolate Chips Fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts if using) with a rubber spatula. This gentle method maintains air in the dough while ensuring even distribution of chocolate throughout your chocolate chip cookies.
- Step 7: Portion and Bake Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place them about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheets. For perfectly uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly undercooked.
- Step 8: Cool Properly Let your chocolate chip cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks. This allows them to set up properly, ensuring the perfect chewy-crisp texture balance.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg