How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until it becomes light and fluffy. You can use a hand mixer or a stand mixer for this step.

Step 3: Add Eggs and Vanilla

Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next one. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to over mix; you want to incorporate the dry ingredients without overworking the dough.

Step 6: Fold in Chocolate Chips

Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7: Form Cookie Dough

Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8: Bake

Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set, but the centers are still slightly soft. Keep a close eye on them to prevent over baking, as they can dry out quickly.

Step 9: Cool

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10: Serve

Once the cookies have cooled, they are ready to enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh.