​Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

 ​Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

​Yields: About 3 dozen cookies

Prep time: 15 minutes

Bake time: 10-12 minutes

​Ingredients:

• ​2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

• ​1 teaspoon baking soda

• ​1 teaspoon salt

• ​1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• ​¾ cup granulated sugar

• ​¾ cup packed light brown sugar

• ​1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ​2 large eggs

• ​2 cups (about 12 ounces) chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, or a mix!)

​Instructions:

Preheat & Prepare: 

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Combine Dry Ingredients: 

• In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter & Sugars: 

• In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add Eggs & Vanilla:

• Beat in the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.

Gradually Add Dry to Wet: 

• Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Stir in Chocolate Chips: 

• Fold in the chocolate chips with a spoon or spatula until evenly distributed.

Scoop & Bake:

• Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.

Bake:

• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.

Cool:

• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

​Enjoy your freshly baked cookies!