This chocolate chip cookie recipe is celebrated for its perfect balance of chewy and crispy textures, rich buttery flavor, and generous chocolate chunks. Whether you're baking for a crowd or a cozy night in, these cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this classic treat is easy to make and endlessly satisfying.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  
  

• 1 cup granulated sugar
  
  

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
  
  

• 2 large eggs
  
  

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  
  

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
  

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
   
   

2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
   
   

3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
   
   

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually blend dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
   
   

5. Fold in chocolate chips.
   
   

6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
   
   

7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
   
   

8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
   
   

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

• Calories: 180 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 9 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 5 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 25 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 90 mg
  
  

• Total Carbohydrates: 24 g
  
  

• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
  
  

• Sugars: 17 g
  
  

• Protein: 2 g