Simple Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe to Share with Family and Friends

Chocolate chip cookies hold a deliciously precious place in my heart. It would be a guaranteed win to tempt me with my personal preference—freshly baked, soft and gooey, dark chocolate chip cookies just out of the oven and almost too hot to eat. With a delicious combination of a buttery dough, sweet chocolate chips, and a soft texture, this balance between sweet, savory and the bitter chocolate is simply perfection. Many of us delightfully reminisce about chocolate chip cookies and happy childhood memories of enjoying warm, fresh-from-the-oven treats. Whether you prefer chocolate chip cookies that are—soft, chewy, crunchy, with nuts, or dipped into milk or even ice cream, there are so many ways to enjoy your cookies. We're excited to share a favorite, simple chocolate chip cookie recipe to share with family and friends.

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Simple Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe to Share with Family and Friends

It goes without saying that there are an abundance of recipes for baking chocolate chip cookies. Depending on your preference, you batch of cookies can be as basic or extravagant as you like with the freedom of creativity. Here's a simple recipe for delicious chocolate chip cookies:

Ingredients

- 1 Cup Butter (softened)
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar (packed)
- 2 Tsp Vanilla Extract

- 2 Eggs
- 3 Cups All-purpose Flour
- 1 Tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Cups Chocolate chips (semi-sweet or your preference)

Instructions

- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

- Mix the butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Add in the eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.

- Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt) in a separate bowl. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.

- Stir in chocolate chips.

- Scoop dough into small balls placed 2 inches apart on a lined baking sheet.

- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. The centers may look slightly soft but will firm up as they cool.

- Cool on a wire rack, then enjoy!

Add nuts, sprinkles, or a dusting of cinnamon for variety, if desired. Enjoy!

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