Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
This easy chocolate chip cookie recipe is the perfect no-fuss way to bake soft, chewy cookies in under 30 minutes! Made with simple ingredients, these homemade cookies are loaded with gooey chocolate chips and have a rich, buttery flavor. Perfect for beginners or quick cravings!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 20–22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy warm with a glass of milk!
Notes
- For extra chewy cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Want crispy edges? Use melted butter instead of softened butter.
- Swap semisweet chips for milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate chips!
