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Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ultimate Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies in 30 Minutes!

There's nothing like Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies to bring comfort and nostalgia, made quickly and easily in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Salted Butter can substitute with unsalted butter and add a pinch of salt
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract use pure extract for the best flavor
  • 2 large Eggs bring to room temperature for better incorporation
  • 2.25 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips use semi-sweet, dark, or milk chocolate

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened salted butter, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 cup of light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, and add 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract until well incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in 2 cups of chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Roll 2-3 tablespoons of dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers may be slightly underbaked.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1.5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, measure flour with the spoon-and-level method and watch baking time closely for perfect chewy cookies.

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