Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
These classic chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, buttery, and packed with rich chocolate chips. With golden crisp edges and soft centers, they’re the kid of homemade cookies everyone reaches for first. Simple, nostalgic, and perfect every time.
Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Soft and chewy centers
- Perfect golden buttery edges
- Easy classic recipe everyone loves
- No fancy ingredients
- Great for freezing or making ahead
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic homemade chocolate chip cookies with soft chewy centers, crisp golden edges, and plenty of chocolate chips. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, baking for friends, or keeping stocked in the freezer.
Ingredients
Method
- Beat butter and sugars in a mixer until smooth and fluffy (about 2 minutes) make sure to scrape edges for even mixing
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition
- Add vanilla and mix well
- Slowly mix in flour, baking soda, and salt
- Add 2 tbsp of water as flour is being incorporated – do not overman
- Add chocolate chips until just combined
- Chill dough covered for 1-2 hours or overnight
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and prepare cookie sheets with parchment paper
- Scoop 3 tbsp dough balls on to sheet spacing at least 3" apart
- Bake 11-13 minutes until edges are golden and centers are just set
- Let cool for 5 minutes on sheet and then transfer to wire rack
Ingredients
See recipe card below for full ingredient list.
Tips for Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour before baking to prevent spreading
- Use large scoops for bakery-style
- Don’t over bake
- Line pans with parchment for even baking
- Add every chocolate chips on top before baking for even prettier cookies
- Store in airtight container to keep them soft
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