Classic Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix just until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 9–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
History
Chocolate chip cookies originated in the United States in the 1930s. They are commonly associated with Ruth Graves Wakefield, who developed the famous cookie at the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts. The combination of a buttery cookie dough and chocolate pieces quickly became popular and eventually turned into one of the world’s most recognizable homemade cookies.
Benefits
These cookies provide quick energy from carbohydrates and fats. Eggs contribute protein, while chocolate chips provide small amounts of minerals and antioxidant compounds. Because they are a sweet treat, they are best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Nutrition
Approximate nutrition per cookie, depending on size:
Calories: 180–220
Carbohydrates: 25–30 g
Protein: 2–3 g
Fat: 9–11 g
Sugar: 15–18 g
Fiber: 1–2 g
Conclusion
These classic chocolate chip cookies are soft in the center, lightly crisp around the edges, and packed with melted chocolate chips. They are simple to prepare and perfect for family gatherings, afternoon snacks, or enjoying with a glass of cold milk.