Chocolate Chip Cookies

The ultimate classic chocolate chip cookies, chewy and soft in the middle.

A stack of chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Combine dry ingredients.
  3. Cream together butter and sugars.
  4. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
  6. Stir in chocolate chips.
  7. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.