The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies are classic, soft, and chewy cookies loaded with rich chocolate chips. This recipe is a timeless favorite that delivers a perfect balance of buttery sweetness and melty chocolate in every bite. Easy to prepare and ideal for any occasion, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and become a household staple.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  
  

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  
  

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  
  

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
  
  

• 1 teaspoon salt
  
  

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  
  

• 2 large eggs
  
  

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   
   

2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; set aside.
   
   

3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
   
   

4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   
   

5. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
   
   

6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
   
   

7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
   
   

8. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per cookie, approx., makes about 36 cookies):

• Calories: 200 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 11 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 6 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 30 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 110 mg
  
  

• Total Carbohydrates: 25 g
  
  

• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
  
  

• Sugars: 17 g
  
  

• Protein: 2 g