Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup
- Packed brown sugar: 3/4 cup
- Large eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Chocolate chips: 2 cups
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 3: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Step 5: Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Step 6: Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their soft, chewy texture.
- Reheat cookies briefly in a warm oven or microwave for a melty, just-baked experience.
- Serve these cookies with a cold glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a classic pairing.
- For extra fudgy cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking, allowing the flavors to meld and the cookies to puff up beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American