Oven-Baked Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

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Soft-centered and slightly crisp-edged chocolate chip cookies baked to golden perfection, ideal for sharing at potlucks or gatherings. This recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers unsalted butter, softened, 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 150 calories and feeds 36, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 36 Desserts cuisine 150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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 semisweet 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 an electric mixer 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 together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt.
Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Step 5: Stir in 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed.
Step 6: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 7: Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
Step 8: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.