Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crisp, golden edges with marshmallow-soft centers and pockets of melted chocolate in every bite. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting treat at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (milk, semisweet, or a mix)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, stirring in the vanilla until smooth.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours.
- Portion rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each.
- Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough for deeper flavor and a better texture. These cookies can be customized by adding nuts or using different types of chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg