Classic chocolate chip cookies are beloved for their rich, buttery flavor and delightful balance of sweet and savory.
Here are the ingredients and how to prepare it yourself at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups Nestlé Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Olive oil (for greasing the baking sheet)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate morsels until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies!