Chocolate Chip Cookies

Name: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 0.75 cup granulated sugar; 0.75 cup packed brown sugar; 2 eggs large eggs; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 2.25 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Classic baked cookies featuring a soft and chewy interior with melted sweet chocolate chips throughout. Perfect for a cozy home snack or sharing with family and friends.

25 minEasyServes 24180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.75 cup granulated sugar
0.75 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2.25 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2

In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 0.75 cup granulated sugar, and 0.75 cup packed brown sugar until smooth.
3

Beat in 2 eggs large eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 tsp vanilla extract.
4

Whisk together 2.25 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
5

Fold in 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips.
6

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets and bake for 9 to 11 minutes until golden brown.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Chocolate Chip Cookies at?

For Chocolate Chip Cookies, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 11 minutes, in step 6.

Is there a substitute for brown sugar in Chocolate Chip Cookies?

The entry for Chocolate Chip Cookies calls for 0.75 cup packed brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

Can I make Chocolate Chip Cookies dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Chocolate Chip Cookies is 1 cup unsalted butter, softened. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Chocolate Chip Cookies gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Chocolate Chip Cookies is 2.25 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Chocolate Chip Cookies contain eggs?

Yes: 2 eggs large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Chocolate Chip Cookies?

Store Chocolate Chip Cookies airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

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