Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

⏱️ Prep: 15 mins | 🍳 Cook: 12 mins | 🍪 Yields: 24 cookies

These classic chocolate chip cookies are crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and absolutely delicious. A family favorite for generations!

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown but centers still look slightly underdone.
  9. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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