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Close-up of three stacked chocolate chip cookies on a white marble surface.

The best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Enjoy classic, chewy chocolate chip cookies with this easy-to-follow recipe that yields delicious treats every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream butter, sugars, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  4. Mix in dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Drop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 9-11 minutes.

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly underbake and cool on sheets.