Description
Soft, gooey, and full of chocolate, these homemade chocolate chip cookies are perfect for cozy afternoons and family gatherings. Follow my simple step-by-step guide to bake the ultimate cookies that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups (350g) chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 cup (120g) chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
- Scoop dough onto sheets, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for softer cookies.
- Slightly underbake for gooier centers.
- Store in airtight container for 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg