Chocolate Chip Cookies

Classic chewy chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and soft centers.

Ingredients

• 1 cup 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 fine salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
2. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
4. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add to wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips.
6. Scoop 1 1/2 tbsp portions onto sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
7. Bake 9-11 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set. Cool 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a rack.

Source/Story

Basic, classic home-style chocolate chip cookies.

Notes

• Healthier swaps (optional):
  • Replace 1/2 cup all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for extra fiber.
  • Swap 1/4 cup of the butter with unsweetened applesauce to reduce saturated fat.
  • Reduce each sugar by 2 tbsp for a slightly less-sweet cookie.
  • Use dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate for less sugar.
• Chill the dough 30 minutes for thicker cookies.