Chewy Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (Print Version)
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies: Craving soft, chewy perfection? My simple recipe guarantees golden, homemade cookies everyone will love. Bake yours today!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Base Essentials
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2 ¼ cups (270g) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
→ Flavor & Texture Stars
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1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
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¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
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¾ cup (160g) light brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Chocolate Heart
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2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (or a mix of your favorites)
→ Finishing Touch
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Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
# Instructions:
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First things first, get that oven humming to 375°F (190°C). While it's warming up, grab a medium bowl and whisk together your flour, baking soda, and salt. I always give it a good, thorough whisk so everything is super evenly distributed – nothing worse than a pocket of baking soda, honestly! Set that aside, feeling proud you've got your dry ingredients sorted. It's a small victory, but it counts in my kitchen.
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Now for the fun part! In a large bowl, or your stand mixer if you're feeling fancy (I usually just use a hand mixer, keeps things real), beat the room-temperature unsalted butter until it's light and fluffy. This takes about 2 minutes. Then, add both your granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Beat them together until the mixture is truly light, pale, and fluffy – this could be 3-5 minutes. It should smell sweet and buttery, like pure potential. This step is crucial for that airy texture in your Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies.
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Next, crack in one egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Seriously, scrape down the sides of the bowl between eggs! I always forget this part and end up with unmixed bits. Once the eggs are fully incorporated, stir in that glorious vanilla extract. The mixture should look really smooth and creamy now, a little lighter in color, and smell absolutely heavenly. This is where the magic starts for your Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies!
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With your mixer on low speed (or by hand, carefully!), gradually add your dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix just until *just* combined. And I mean *just*. Overmixing the flour is my biggest blunder, and it makes for tough cookies. You'll see streaks of flour, and that's totally okay! It’s better to under-mix a tiny bit than over-mix. The dough will start to come together, smelling like pure cookie goodness.
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Remove the bowl from the mixer and, with a sturdy spatula, fold in your semi-sweet chocolate chips. I like to really get in there and make sure they’re evenly distributed. This is where I sometimes add a cheeky handful more – can you ever have too much chocolate in Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies? I think not! The dough will be thick and wonderfully studded with chocolate. Resist the urge to eat it all right now, it’s tough, I know.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, leaving a couple of inches between each. Pop them into the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers still look a little soft. They’ll firm up as they cool, promise! As soon as they come out, if you're feeling fancy, sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy your warm, chewy Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies!
# Notes:
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Don't overmix the flour, honestly, it makes them tough.
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These cookies freeze beautifully, dough or baked. Just thaw and enjoy!
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Ran out of semi-sweet chips once, used milk chocolate and a sprinkle of dark cocoa powder-worked surprisingly well!
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A tiny bit of flaky sea salt on top right after baking? Game changer, trust me.
# Equipment Needed:
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Mixing bowls
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whisk
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electric mixer (handheld or stand)
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spatula
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measuring cups and spoons
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baking sheets
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parchment paper or silicone mats
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wire cooling rack
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 180 kcal
Total Fat: 10g
Total Carbohydrate: 20g
Protein: 2g