Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 2¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (165 g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (340 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts if using.
  8. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are still soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Method

Cream the butter and sugars until fluffy, then mix in the eggs and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients, fold in the chocolate chips, scoop the dough onto baking sheets, and bake until the edges are golden while the centers remain soft. Allow the cookies to cool slightly before serving.

Benefits

  • A delicious homemade treat for any occasion.
  • Chocolate provides antioxidants.
  • Easy to customize with nuts, white chocolate, or caramel chips.
  • Perfect for sharing with family and friends.
  • Great for dessert, snacks, or gifting.

Nutrition

Per cookie (approximate):

  • Calories: 220
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 19 g
  • Sodium: 120 mg

History

Chocolate chip cookies were invented in the 1930s by Ruth Wakefield at the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts, USA. She added chopped chocolate to cookie dough expecting it to melt completely, but the pieces held their shape, creating one of the world’s most beloved cookies.

Conclusion

These Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft in the center, lightly crisp around the edges, and packed with rich chocolate chips. They’re easy to make, perfect for every occasion, and sure to become a favorite homemade treat.

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