Joanna Gaines Chocolate Chip Cookies 

These chocolate chip cookies are the epitome of comfort soft and chewy with golden brown edges and gooey centers. Crafted for simplicity and nostalgic flavor, they strike a perfect balance between sweetness and texture, making them a delightful treat for bakers of any experience level.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients 

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• ¾ cup packed brown sugar

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 2 large eggs

• 2¼ cups all purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.

3. Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

6. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.

7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.

9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. 

Nutrients (per cookie)

• Calories: 180 kcal

• Servings: 24 cookies