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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Classic homemade chocolate chip cookies that are crisp on the edges and soft in the center, perfect for dunking in milk.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 36
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in vanilla and eggs one at a time.
  5. Gradually blend in flour mixture.
  6. Stir in chocolate chips.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.

Notes

For chewier cookies, use melted butter. For crispier cookies, flatten dough slightly before baking.

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