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Chocolate Chip Cookies

These soft and chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate homemade treat, packed with rich, melty chocolate chips and a perfectly buttery flavor. This easy Choc Chip Cookies Recipe is one of the Best Cookie Recipes, perfect for any occasion and customizable into fun variations like Pumpkin Chip Cookies or other creative cookie ideas. A must-try for anyone who loves classic homemade cookies!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup butter softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
  • Optional Add-ins:
  • ½ cup chopped nuts
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • Caramel pieces

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix well.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and optional add-ins.
  7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for best results.
Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
Chill dough for 20–30 minutes for thicker cookies.
Store with a slice of bread to keep cookies soft longer.
For Cookie Dough Recipes, use heat-treated flour if consuming raw.