Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat 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 softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.

5. Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix.

6. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.

8. Bake for 9-12 minutes, until edges are golden brown but centers still look slightly underbaked.

9. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

• For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them
• Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week
• Dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months
• Try using a mix of milk and dark chocolate chips for extra flavor