Perfectly soft in the center, slightly crisp on the edges, and loaded with gooey chocolate chips—this is the ultimate classic cookie recipe.
📝 Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugars
In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
3️⃣ Add Eggs & Vanilla
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in vanilla extract until fully combined.
4️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt
5️⃣ Combine Batter
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
Mix just until combined—do not overmix to keep cookies soft.
6️⃣ Fold in Chocolate Chips
Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
7️⃣ Shape the Cookies
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie.
Place on baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
8️⃣ Bake
Bake for 8–10 minutes, until:
- Edges are golden brown
- Centers look slightly soft
9️⃣ Cool and Serve
Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
🍽 Tips for Perfect Cookies
Slightly underbake for soft centers
Use room temperature butter for best texture
Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies
Add a pinch of sea salt on top for extra flavor
📊 Recipe Info
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 8–10 minutes
Total Time: ~25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: ~220 per cookie