Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Use a cookie scoop to place dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
If you want softer cookies, add 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to mimic the moisture that brown sugar provides. For crispier cookies, bake an additional 1-2 minutes, but watch closely to avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg