I can't think of a more classic dessert than a chocolate chip cookie. When I think of baking cookies as a kid, I immediately think of Nestle Tollhouse chocolate chip cookies. We used the recipe on the back of the chocolate chip bag, and they were always so good!

Ingredients for these cookies

These chocolate chip cookies have all of the magic you dream about in a cookie... They're soft, crisp, and slightly chewy all at the same time. They're nice and buttery, and loaded with chocolate. Ohhh my goodness, I need to stop before I start drooling!

Alright, alright... Enough talking, let's start baking! Here's everything you'll need for these cookies-- you only need 8 ingredients!

• All-purpose flour

• Baking soda

• Salt

• Unsalted butter

• Brown sugar

• Eggs

• Vanilla extract

• Chocolate chips

Do I need to chill my cookie dough?

Nope! There's no chilling necessary for this recipe! These cookies are great because they come together in just a few minutes, and since they can be baked right away, you'll have delicious cookies in no time!

Tips for the best cookies

Creaming the butter and sugar. Make sure you cream together the softened butter and brown sugar for at least 2-3 minutes. This helps break down the sugar crystals, and will result in an overall more delicious cookie.

Under bake your cookies. Your cookies will continue to cook on the baking sheet once they're out of the oven.

Be generous with the chocolate chips. What's a chocolate chip cookie without chocolate? Be sure to use the amount in the recipe, and top the cookies with more if desired!

The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie

Recipe by Chrissy

Servings

18-20

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Total time

minutes

Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
1 ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¾-1 cup chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a baking mat. Set aside.
Using a hand or stand mixer, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar. Beat for about 2 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until all the floury bits are gone. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop cookie dough onto your prepared baking sheets, a few inches apart.
Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are starting to brown. The centers on the cookies will still be slightly pale and soft, but that's exactly what you want!
After about 2 minutes out of the oven, transfer to a cooling rack. Enjoy warm or cooled. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Comments

Dina A

March 19, 2022 at 9:06 am

Just tried them and they are amazing. Would decrease the sugar next time or use dark chocolate chips as they would have less sugar.
Thanks for the recipe definitely doing it again!

- Chrissy
  
  March 20, 2022 at 4:58 am
  
  Hi, Dina! I'm sure dark chocolate chips would be so good in these! So, so glad you enjoyed the cookies! 🙂

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