These classic chocolate chip cookies are crispy on the edges, soft in the middle, and loaded with melted chocolate chips. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients (about 18 cookies)
- 225 g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 150 g (¾ cup) white sugar
- 150 g (¾ cup) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 350 g (2¾ cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 200 g (1 cup) chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Instructions
1. Prepare the dough
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy and smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then mix again until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix until just combined.
Stir in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate with a spatula.
2. Chill the dough
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps the cookies stay thick and chewy.
3. Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
4. Shape the cookies
Scoop out portions of dough (about 1–2 tablespoons each) and place them on the baking tray, leaving space between them. The cookies will spread while baking.
5. Bake
Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
Remove from the oven and let them rest on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
6. Serve
Enjoy warm with melting chocolate or let them cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Tips
- Do not overbake the cookies; they should look slightly underdone when you take them out.
- You can add nuts, white chocolate chips, or caramel pieces for variation.
- For extra thick cookies, chill the dough for 1–2 hours.