Recipe #9961

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Difficulty: Low

Time: 35 min

Cost: Low ($)

Ingredients

All-purpose flour 2 1/4 cups (280 g)

Baking soda 1 teaspoon

Salt 1 teaspoon

Unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 g)

Granulated sugar 3/4 cup (150 g)

Packed light brown sugar 3/4 cup (165 g)

Large eggs 2

Pure vanilla extract 2 teaspoons

Semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 cups (12 oz / 340 g)

Optional: chopped walnuts or pecans 1 cup (100 g)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.

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

In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then beat in the vanilla until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold just until combined. Do not overmix.

Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using) with a spatula so they’re evenly distributed.

Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded portions of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each for medium cookies) onto the prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Optional: for chewier cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour before baking; this will slightly increase total time but improves texture.

Bake for 9–12 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers still look slightly soft. Rotate the pans halfway through for even baking.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

About This Dish

A timeless American favorite: tender, slightly chewy cookies with a golden edge and pockets of melted semi-sweet chocolate. These are balanced between crisp edges and soft centers, easy to customize by changing chocolate type or adding nuts.

Inspiration

Inspired by the classic Toll House–style chocolate chip cookie, designed to be straightforward and reliable for home bakers while delivering bakery-quality texture and flavor.

Health Information

Benefits: provides quick energy and can satisfy sweet cravings when enjoyed in moderation. Drawbacks: relatively high in added sugars, refined flour, and saturated fat from butter and chocolate. Best enjoyed occasionally as a treat; consider reducing portion size, using part whole-wheat flour, or swapping some chocolate for dark chocolate to slightly improve nutritional profile.

Prompt: chocolate chip cookies

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