Desserts

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy centers, crisp edges, and pools of melted chocolate in every bite.

By Daniel Ortiz · 2026-09-30 · 6 min read

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 11 min
• Total: 26 min
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup (225 g) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
• 3/4 cup (165 g) brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups (340 g) chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment.
2. Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together.
3. Beat the butter and both sugars until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
4. Mix in the dry ingredients, then fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Scoop 2-tablespoon mounds 2 inches apart. Bake 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are golden. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes.

Tips

• Chill the dough 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
• Do not overbake; they firm up as they cool.

Substitutions

Use semisweet chunks from a chopped bar for bigger melt pools.

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