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Ultimate Guide to Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies: Easy Printable Recipes

This classic chocolate chip cookie recipe produces perfect results with chewy centers, crisp edges, and irresistible buttery flavor. The easy-to-follow instructions ensure success for bakers of all skill levels.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed).
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined (be careful not to overmix).
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are set.
  7. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better emulsion. Don't overmix to avoid tough cookies. Chill dough for thicker cookies. Use quality chocolate chips. Check oven temperature with thermometer. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking.