The Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies are warm, gooey, and super easy to make. A comforting classic that’s always a hit with family and friends!
Ingredients
- 1 cup 226g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
- 1 cup 220g packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups 360g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups 340g semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.