Here’s a classic, reliable recipe for soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies—simple but excellent every time.

🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients (makes ~24 cookies)

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet is classic)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
4. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until glossy and combined.
5. Combine: Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
6. Stir in chocolate chips.
7. Scoop dough (about 2 tablespoons per cookie) onto the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
9. Let cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack.