Here’s a classic Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe — crisp on the edges, soft and chewy in the center, packed with melty chocolate chips. Simple, reliable, and always a hit!
🍪 Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
📝 Ingredients (Makes ~24 cookies)
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup brown sugar, packed
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (or chunks)
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Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients
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In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
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Beat in eggs, one at a time.
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Stir in vanilla.
3. Add Dry Ingredients
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
4. Add the Chocolate Chips
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Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
5. Scoop & Bake
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Drop rounded tablespoons or use a cookie scoop to place dough on prepared sheets, 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
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Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
🍫 Tips for Perfect Cookies
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Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
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Use room temperature butter — not melted, not cold.
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Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for a gourmet touch.
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Underbake slightly if you like soft centers — they’ll firm up as they cool.