Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
The quintessential American chocolate chip cookie, just like the original Toll House recipe. These cookies boast perfectly crispy edges and a delightfully chewy center, a testament to their invention in 1938.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter(Softened to room temperature)
- 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar
- 0.75 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs(At room temperature)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2.25 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips(Or a mix of milk and dark chocolate chips)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup and even baking.
⏱️ 5 minutes - 2
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 3 minutes - 3
Beat in the room temperature eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
⏱️ 2 minutes - 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 minutes - 5
Gently fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
⏱️ 2 minutes - 6
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For more uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop.
⏱️ 5 minutes - 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
⏱️ 10-12 minutes - 8
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 5 minutes
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For richer flavor, consider browning the butter before creaming it with the sugars. Let it cool slightly before proceeding.
- ✓Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 days) before baking will result in thicker, chewier cookies and prevent excessive spreading.
- ✓Avoid overbaking; the cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when you remove them from the oven, as they will firm up as they cool.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add 1 cup of chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) along with the chocolate chips.
- For double chocolate cookies, use 1.75 cups of all-purpose flour and add 0.25 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to the dry ingredients. Use dark chocolate chips for an intense flavor.