
Easy American Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs and vanilla and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Place spoonfuls of dough onto a baking tray.
- Leave enough space between each cookie.
- Bake until the edges become lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool before serving.
Notes
- Do not overbake if you prefer soft cookies.
- Add chopped walnuts for extra crunch.
- Chill the dough before baking for thicker cookies.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container.