Description
Moist, chewy chocolate chip cookies with rich flavor and crisp edges, baked in just 8 minutes. A quick, easy American dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Unsalted butter, 1 cup (2 sticks), softened
Granulated sugar, 1 cup
Packed brown sugar, 1 cup
Pure vanilla extract, 2 tsp
Large eggs, 2, room temperature
All-purpose flour, 3 cups
Baking soda, 1 tsp
Baking powder, ½ tsp
Sea salt, 1 tsp
Chocolate chips, 2 cups
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) with racks positioned on middle and upper third levels
Line three baking sheets with parchment paper
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth
Stir in the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined
Stir in the chocolate chips
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart
Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 8 minutes
Remove the cookies and let them cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
For optimal texture and flavor, ensure butter is properly softened before mixing.
Avoid overbaking to maintain chewy centers and crispy edges.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg