These Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft in the center, lightly crisp around the edges, and loaded with melty chocolate chips in every bite. Just like the classic homemade cookies we all grew up with, they bake up golden, buttery, and irresistible. Perfect for parties, bake sales, holidays, or filling a big tray to share with family and friends.
This is a tried-and-true recipe that makes a generous batch and stays soft for days.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Soft, chewy centers with golden edges
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Packed with chocolate chips
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Simple pantry ingredients
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Perfect for large batches
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Freezer-friendly dough
Ingredients
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Unsalted butter, softened – 1½ cups (3 sticks)
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Granulated sugar – 1 cup
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Brown sugar, packed – 1½ cups
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Large eggs – 3
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Vanilla extract – 2 tablespoons
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All-purpose flour – 4½ cups
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Baking soda – 2 teaspoons
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Salt – 1½ teaspoons
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Chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate) – 3½ to 4 cups
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or foil.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
5. Fold in Chocolate Chips
Stir in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
6. Scoop and Bake
Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers look slightly soft.
7. Cool
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe Details
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
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Cook Time: 10–12 minutes per batch
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Total Time: About 45 minutes
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Yield: About 60–72 cookies
Tips & Variations
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Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies
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Mix in chopped walnuts or pecans
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Use a mix of chocolate chips and chunks
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Sprinkle a pinch of flaky salt on top before baking