Classic Potluck Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Large, chewy chocolate chip cookies packed with semi-sweet chips and a hint of vanilla, perfect for sharing at any gathering. This recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers unsalted butter, granulated sugar, packed brown sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks), softened unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup packed brown sugar using a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Step 2: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then add 1 tsp vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly with a spatula.
- Step 5: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Step 6: Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.








