Description
Sweet, golden “Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies” promise comfort and nostalgia in every bite. Crisp edges, gooey centers, and rich chocolate morsels create irresistible moments you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chocolate chips (12 ounces)
- 2 large eggs
Sweeteners and Fats:
- 1 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Thoroughly combine dry ingredients like flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, then set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugars until smooth and fully integrated.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until the texture becomes light and airy.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Gently fold chocolate chips throughout the dough, ensuring even distribution.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape dough into uniform spheres approximately the size of a golf ball, placing them two inches apart on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges while maintaining slightly soft centers.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 4-5 minutes to stabilize structure.
- Transfer cookies to wire cooling rack, permitting them to reach complete room temperature for optimal texture.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent texture throughout the cookie dough.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cookie’s soft structure.
- Experiment with different chocolate chip varieties like dark, milk, or semi-sweet to customize the flavor profile and match personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg