Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies: The Perfect Sweet Treat

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies filling your kitchen. This recipe is designed to be incredibly easy to follow, perfect for beginner bakers or anyone craving a classic, comforting dessert. Get ready for chewy, gooey, and irresistibly delicious cookies that are a guaranteed family favorite!

Ingredients You'll Need

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

Let's Get Baking! Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream the Butter & Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.

Add Vanilla & Eggs: Beat in the vanilla extract until combined. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
Stir in Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Drop by Spoonfuls: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

Salted Butter? If using salted butter, you might want to reduce the amount of salt in the recipe slightly.
Different Chocolate? Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate chips – dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or even a mix!
Nuts? Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and flavor.
Baking with Kids? This recipe is perfect for getting kids involved in the kitchen! Let them help measure ingredients, stir the dough, and scoop the cookies onto the baking sheet.

Enjoy!

These easy chocolate chip cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone! Happy baking!