Anyone who knows me knows I'm not a baker. The precision, the measuring, the careful attention to baking time, it's just so high maintenance! But, chocolate chip cookies are one of the few things I make the effort for, because there really is nothing like a classic chocolate cookie fresh out of the oven. Crispy edges, a gooey center, and lots of chocolate chips, that's my perfect cookie. This classic recipe is tried and true, and I'll bet it's the best chocolate chip cookie you'll ever whip up!
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.
Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Gradually beat in flour mixture.
Stir in the chocolate chips, then use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop or spoon and drop 12 mounds onto each parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown, then transfer the cookies onto a cooling rack.
Serve warm, or store them in an airtight container for future snacking.
