Desserts & Baking · Easy
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
These classic chocolate chip cookies are soft in the center with crisp, golden edges, made from a simple dough that bakes in about 12 minutes.
15Prep min
12Cook min
27Total min
What you'll need
- 2.25 cupsall-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoonbaking soda
- 1 cupbutter, softened
- 3/4 cupgranulated sugar
- 3/4 cupbrown sugar
- 2eggs
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 2 cupschocolate chips
Let's cook
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2Whisk together the flour and baking soda in a bowl.
- 3In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4Beat in the eggs and vanilla, then gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
- 5Fold in the chocolate chips.
- 6Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets and bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are golden but centers still look slightly underdone.
- 7Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Make it yours
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Use half milk chocolate and half dark chocolate chips.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before baking.
Good with
- A glass of cold milk
- Vanilla ice cream for cookie sandwiches
- Coffee or tea
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
Why do my cookies spread too much?
This can happen if the butter is too soft or melted; make sure it's softened but still cool, and chill the dough briefly if needed.
Can I freeze the cookie dough?
Yes, scoop the dough into balls and freeze; bake straight from frozen, adding a minute or two to the bake time.



