Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

The perfect homemade chocolate chip cookies - crispy on the edges, chewy in the middle!

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla.
5. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
6. Fold in chocolate chips.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
9. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Tips for Perfect Cookies

• Use room temperature butter for the best texture
• Don't overmix the dough after adding flour
• Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies
• Use a mix of milk and dark chocolate chips for complex flavor

Nutrition Information

Per cookie (makes about 48): 120 calories, 6g fat, 16g carbs, 1g protein

Recipe adapted from classic American baking traditions.