A timeless favorite — these chocolate chip cookies come out perfectly chewy every time. The secret is in the ratio of brown to white sugar and letting the dough rest if you have the patience.
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat ovenPreheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix dry ingredientsIn a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugarsIn a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs and vanillaAdd eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla.
- CombineGradually blend in the flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.
- BakeDrop rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 9–12 minutes until golden brown.
- CoolCool on baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.