Best Chocolate Chip Cookies — soft, chewy, buttery, and loaded with gooey chocolate chips! These are the kind of cookies that make the whole house smell amazing and disappear faster than you can bake them.
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
Set to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Cream butter and sugars:
In a large bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. - Add eggs and vanilla:
Mix in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract. - Combine dry ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined. - Add chocolate chips:
Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough. - Scoop and bake:
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are golden but the centers still look soft. - Cool and enjoy:
Let cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Tips for Perfect Cookies
- For chewier cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- For crispier cookies, flatten the dough balls slightly before baking.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking for that bakery-style touch.
