Whether you like your cookies soft and chewy, thick and gooey, or golden with crisp edges, this dough can adapt easily to your baking style. You can add nuts, caramel pieces, white chocolate, or keep it classic with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Baking a batch fills your home with that warm, comforting smell that makes everyone stop for a cookie. This recipe is simple, reliable, and always delicious the perfect base for the best homemade cookies.
Ingredients
• 1 cup softened butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla.
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; stir until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough and chill 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.