Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Chocolate chip cookies are a delicious treat that everyone loves. They are easy to make and can be customized with different flavors of chocolate chips, nuts, and other add-ins. This recipe is for a classic chocolate chip cookie that is soft, chewy, and full of chocolate flavor.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

FAQ

Q: Why are my chocolate chip cookies too hard?

There are a few reasons why your chocolate chip cookies might be too hard.

• You might have overbaked them. Cookies should be baked until they are golden brown, but not too dark.
• You might have used too much flour. A little extra flour can make cookies tough.
• You might have used cold butter. Cold butter can make cookies tough.

Q: Why are my chocolate chip cookies too soft?

There are a few reasons why your chocolate chip cookies might be too soft.

• You might not have baked them long enough. Cookies should be baked until they are golden brown, but not too dark.
• You might have used too much butter. Too much butter can make cookies soft and chewy.
• You might have used too much sugar. Too much sugar can also make cookies soft and chewy.

Q: Why are my chocolate chip cookies spreading too much?

There are a few reasons why your chocolate chip cookies might be spreading too much.

• You might have used too much flour. A little extra flour can help to hold the cookies together and prevent them from spreading.
• You might have used too much butter. Too much butter can make cookies soft and chewy, which can lead to them spreading too much.
• You might have not chilled the dough enough. Chilling the dough helps to firm it up and prevent it from spreading too much.

Q: Why are my chocolate chip cookies not chewy?

There are a few reasons why your chocolate chip cookies might not be chewy.

• You might have overbaked them. Cookies should be baked until they are golden brown, but not too dark.
• You might have used too much flour. A little extra flour can make cookies tough.
• You might have used too much sugar. Too much sugar can also make cookies tough.

Pros of Making Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Chocolate chip cookies are a delicious treat