Description
Sweet aromas of homemade chocolate chip cookies drift through kitchens, promising comfort and nostalgia. Classic American treats deliver warmth with crisp edges, chewy centers, and rich chocolate morsels you can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165 grams) packed light brown sugar
Leavening and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup red and green sprinkles (or festive M&Ms)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F (190°C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for optimal cookie release.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl to ensure even ingredient distribution and remove potential lumps.
- Utilize an electric mixer to cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes pale, fluffy, and significantly increased in volume.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter-sugar mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition to create a smooth, unified base.
- Gently fold vanilla extract into the wet ingredients, ensuring even flavor integration without deflating the aerated mixture.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent gluten development and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips and festive sprinkles or M&M’s throughout the dough, distributing them evenly for consistent flavor in each bite.
- Portion dough using rounded tablespoons, strategically placing cookie portions 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets to allow proper spreading.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, watching for golden edges and slightly underdone centers, which will continue firming during the cooling process.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 2-3 minutes to stabilize structure, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture development.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for smoother creaming and better cookie texture.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker cookies.
- Substitute gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version, ensuring 1:1 replacement ratio.
- Add sea salt on top right after baking for enhanced flavor complexity and gourmet touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg