Ingredients:
- 3 sticks (1.5 cups) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 3 cups all-purpose white flour
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (200g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. This step is crucial for achieving the perfect cookie texture!
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers may still look slightly soft, but they’ll continue to cook as they cool. For the chewiest cookies, err on the side of underbaking!
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Enjoy your warm, gooey, and utterly delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies!
