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The Ultimate Guide to Easy Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

This classic chocolate chip cookie recipe guides you through creating bakery-quality cookies right in your home kitchen. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you'll have warm, delicious cookies that bring comfort and joy to any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips and optional nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
  8. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for even spreading. Don't overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies. Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies. Use high-quality chocolate chips for best flavor. Cookies continue cooking after removal from oven.