Welcome to our baking blog! Today, we're sharing the recipe for the ultimate chocolate chip cookies—crispy on the edges, soft in the center, and packed with gooey chocolate chips. Let’s get baking!
Ingredients
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream Butter and Sugars: Beat the butter with granulated and brown sugars until creamy. This should take about 2 minutes.
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Add Vanilla and Eggs: Mix in the vanilla, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
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Combine Ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
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Scoop Dough: Drop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are still soft. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Tips
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Butter: Use room temperature butter for best results.
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Mixing: Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender.
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Chill Dough: For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
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Chocolate Quality: Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
Enjoy your homemade chocolate chip cookies—perfect for any occasion! Let us know how they turn out and if you tried any fun variations. Happy baking!