Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite, and not only mine—my siblings and my niece love them too. When I was a student, I bought these cookies from my canteen every day. This shows just how much I love them! As I grew older, I decided to make these cookies in my own kitchen, and I found that homemade cookies are even better than store-bought ones.
The recipe is very simple. You need just a few basic ingredients, and one of the best things about this recipe is that it’s perfect for busy people who don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen or put in a lot of effort. Spend 30 minutes and use simple ingredients with minimal effort, and you’ll have crispy, delicious cookies ready to enjoy.
Ingredients
- Salted butter, softened
- Granulated sugar
- Light brown sugar, packed
- Pure vanilla extract
- Large eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Sea salt
- Chocolate chips
How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookies
The initial step in preparing these simple chocolate chip cookies is to mix the dry ingredients . Use a measuring cup designed for dry ingredients .
In a medium bowl blend the butter and sugar until smooth. To ensure the butter is ready, take it out of the fridge at least two hours before baking to soften. Add the egg, whisking until well blended, then mix in the vanilla extract.
Pour this mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir with a large spoon or rubber spatula.The dough will be very soft, thick, and somewhat greasy.
Next, add the chocolate chips and mix until they are evenly dispersed throughout the dough.
After the cookie dough is ready, it’s time to portion and roll it. Use a cookie scoop or a tablespoon measuring spoon to portion out the dough. A cookie scoop ensures all the cookies are uniform in size . For medium or large cookies, use around 2 heaping tablespoons of dough. Roll each portion into a ball, shaping it so that it’s taller rather than wide, resembling a cylinder.
How To Freeze Cookie Dough:
Since this chocolate chip cookie recipe makes a large batch, I always make the full amount and freeze some for later enjoyment.
Cover the dough tightly and refrigerate it for at least 2–3 hours, or up to 3 days. Chilling the dough overnight helps reduce spreading during baking. When you’re ready to bake, let the dough soften slightly at room temperature for about 10 minutes before shaping and placing on the baking sheet.
For long-term storage, flash-freeze the cookie dough and then store it in an airtight container. Once the dough balls are slightly frozen, transfer them to the container or a plastic bag. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months. This method ensures the cookie dough stays fresh and allows you to bake fresh cookies whenever you desire.
How to Bake Frozen Cookie Dough
First Method
Take the dough balls out of the freezer and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover them loosely with a cloth towel or napkin to thaw. They should reach room temperature in about 1-2 hours. Once thawed, bake the cookies at 375 degrees F.
Second Method
If baking from frozen, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and place the cookies in the oven right at the start of the preheating process. Set your timer for 15 minutes and check the cookies once the time is up.
Bake The Cookies
If baking the cookies right away, simply roll them into balls and place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet (about 1.5 to 2 inches apart). Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes.
Let the chocolate chip cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.Once they’ve cooled for 5 minutes on the baking sheets, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
How To Store
To keep these chocolate chip cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature where they’ll stay good for up to 5 days. For longer storage, they can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 2 months.
More Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips 14 oz
Instructions
- Set your oven to preheat at 375°F. Prepare three baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper, then set them aside.
- In a medium bowl blend the butter and sugar until smooth. To ensure the butter is ready, take it out of the fridge at least two hours before baking to soften. Add the egg, whisking until well blended, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Pour this mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir with a large spoon or rubber spatula.
- Next, add the chocolate chips and mix until they are evenly dispersed throughout the dough.
- Use a cookie scoop or a tablespoon measuring spoon to portion out the dough. For medium or large cookies, use around 2 heaping tablespoons of dough. Roll each portion into a ball, shaping it so that it’s taller rather than wide, resembling a cylinder.
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes.