Description
Delicious classic chocolate chip cookies with a perfect balance of crunchy edges and soft, chewy centers. Ideal for sharing and satisfying sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and any additional ingredients like nuts or dried fruits.
- Scoop the dough onto a lined baking sheet, reserving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Feel free to customize with nuts or different chocolate varieties. Refrigerate dough overnight for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg