Perfect Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Nothing beats the warm, gooey delight of a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. These cookies are soft in the middle, slightly crispy on the edges! ❤️

🛒 Ingredients:

  • 🧈 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 🍬 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 🍮 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 🥚 2 large eggs
  • 🌿 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 🌾 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 🥄 1 tsp baking soda
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
  • 🍫 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

🔥 Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat and Prep:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Make the Dough:

  1. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

3️⃣ Combine the Dry Ingredients:

  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

4️⃣ Add the Chocolate Chips:

  • Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.

5️⃣ Scoop and Bake:

  1. Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are slightly soft.

6️⃣ Cool and Enjoy:

  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

  • Classic Comfort: The perfect balance of soft and crispy textures.
  • Quick & Easy: From start to finish in under 30 minutes!
  • Crowd-Pleaser: Always a hit with kids and adults alike.

  • Customizable: Add nuts, white chocolate, or a sprinkle of sea salt for variety.

✨ Bake a batch of these Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies and savor every sweet, gooey bite. They’re impossible to resist! 🍪💕

Here are some variations and tips for your chocolate chip cookies, along with storage instructions:

Variations:

  1. Add Nuts: Consider folding in chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and flavor.

  1. Sea Salt: Sprinkle a little sea salt on top of the cookies before baking for a sweet and salty contrast.

  1. Chocolate Variety: Mix in different types of chocolate chips like dark chocolate or white chocolate for a twist.

  1. Oatmeal: Replace some of the flour with quick oats for a chewy texture.

Tips:

  • Chill the Dough: For thicker cookies, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking. This helps prevent spreading.

  • Don’t Overbake: Keep a close eye on the cookies; they should be golden around the edges but still soft in the center when you take them out.

Storage:

  • Room Temperature: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

  • Freezing: For longer storage, freeze the cookie dough in balls. When you’re ready to bake, just bake straight from the freezer, adding a minute or two to the baking time.

Enjoy your baking!

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