Description
Classic American Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate chips, offering a perfect balance of flavor and texture. These easy-to-make cookies are not only delicious but also visually appealing, making them the ideal treat for any occasion, whether you’re sharing them with friends or showcasing them in your next baking post.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (dark, milk, or a combination)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Add the Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula or spoon.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter: Ensure your butter is softened to room temperature for a smoother dough texture.
- Don’t overmix: Be careful not to overmix the dough to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
- Chill the dough if sticky: Refrigerate the dough for 15-20 minutes to make it easier to roll if it’s too sticky.
- Customize your mix-ins: Feel free to add nuts, dried fruits, or a combination of different chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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