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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

These classic chocolate chip cookies deliver a perfect balance of buttery dough and rich chocolate chips. Quick, simple, and always loved by all.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda sifted
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips reserve ¼ cup for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment or Silpat.
  2. Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy (5 min).
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Beat until combined.
  4. Whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda.
  5. Mix into wet ingredients in thirds.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips, reserving ¼ cup.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/classic-chocolate-chip-cookies/

Notes

  • Butter must be softened—not melted—for proper texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies chewy.
  • Dough can be chilled for thicker cookies.