Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the warm, gooey goodness of homemade chocolate chip cookies, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and creating memorable kitchen moments.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 sticks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Before you begin, ensure your kitchen is clean and organized. Gather all your ingredients and tools, including mixing bowls, a whisk, baking sheets, and parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract with a whisk or electric mixer until creamy and light in color, about 2-3 minutes.
- Crack the two eggs into the bowl, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and nuts until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Baking
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Enjoy
- After cooling, enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies!
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer freshness, you can refrigerate or freeze them.