Chocolate chip cookies recipe that's soft and chewy in the center with perfectly crisp golden edges. Made with simple pantry ingredients and loaded with chocolate chips, these easy homemade cookies are ready in just 26 minutes. They're perfect for family baking, holiday treats, or satisfying a sweet craving any day of the week.
Why you'll love this recipe
- ✓Ready in about 26 min, making it perfect for quick homemade desserts.
- ✓Made with everyday ingredients you likely already have.
- ✓Great for holiday baking, cookie exchanges, lunchboxes, or freezing for later.
Prep
15 min
Cook
11 min
Total
26 min
Yield
24 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- 3In a large bowl, cream the butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- 4Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla.
- 5Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- 6Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- 7Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers still look slightly underdone.
- 8Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes & Tips
- Pulling the cookies out while the centers still look slightly underbaked is the key to a chewy texture — they finish cooking on the hot pan.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps prevent excess spreading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my chocolate chip cookies flat?
Cookies can spread too much if the butter is too warm or the dough isn't chilled. Chilling the dough helps create thicker cookies.
Can I freeze chocolate chip cookie dough?
Yes, scoop into balls, freeze on a tray until solid, then transfer to a bag — bake from frozen, adding 1-2 extra minutes.
Can I use dark chocolate instead of chocolate chips?
Absolutely. Chopped dark chocolate creates larger melted pockets and a richer chocolate flavor.
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