Description
This recipe for homemade chocolate chip cookies captures the warmth and nostalgia of cherished family moments, delivering tender, gooey treats perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: sea salt for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the dry ingredients from your medium bowl, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie before baking, if desired.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Refrigerate the dough for a day in advance for better flavor melding. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg