Description

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate sweet treat, perfect for any occasion! These cookies boast a delightful balance of soft and chewy textures, rich buttery flavor, and generous amounts of chocolate chips. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply craving something sweet, this easy recipe allows you to whip up a batch in under 30 minutes—no chilling required! With just a few simple steps, you’ll create warm, delicious cookies that will impress family and friends. Plus, this recipe makes a large batch of 36 cookies, ensuring there’s plenty to share (or enjoy all week long!).

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup salted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt.
In a large bowl, cream softened butter with both sugars until fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla; mix until combined.
Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
Roll dough into balls and place them on prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked.
Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
Calories: 140
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: For chewier cookies, increase brown sugar or slightly underbake them. Feel free to add nuts or swap chocolate chips for your favorite mix-ins like dried fruit or white chocolate.