Neighbor Judy’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
These homemade chocolate chip cookies are crispy on the edges, chewy in the center, and packed with rich chocolate flavor. A timeless classic!
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 tsp baking soda fresh
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract pure
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips high-quality recommended
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.