Ingredients
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour – The backbone of your cookies!
1 teaspoon baking soda – Helps those cookies rise just right.
½ teaspoon salt – Enhances all the flavors.
1 cup unsalted butter, softened – For that rich, buttery taste.
¾ cup granulated sugar – Sweetness at its finest.
¾ cup brown sugar – Adds that wonderful molasses flavor.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract – A key ingredient for depth of flavor.
2 large eggs – Binds everything together beautifully.
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips – The star of the show!
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your cookies bake evenly and perfectly!
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Set it aside for later.
Cream the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until it’s light and fluffy. This is where all that delicious flavor begins!
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Don’t worry if it looks a little curdled—that’s completely normal!
Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—your cookies will be perfectly tender if you leave a few flour streaks.
Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula. Make sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough. Who can resist that gooey goodness?
Scoop tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. These cookies will spread out, so give them some room!
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft. They will continue cooking a little after you pull them out, so don’t overdo it!
Cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. This allows them to firm up a bit!
Notes
These Great American Cookies are the perfect sweet treat after any meal—or anytime you need a little sweetness in your day. Remember, they stay soft and delicious in an airtight container for up to a week (if they last that long!). Enjoy with a glass of milk or your favorite coffee. Happy baking!