Go Back

Perfect American Cookies

Baking the ultimate American cookies is a delightful journey that fills your kitchen with warmth and joy. Picture this: golden, chewy cookies with melty chocolate chips, enticing every member of your family to come running when the sweet aroma wafts through the house. What makes these cookies truly special is their perfect balance of crispiness on the edges and a soft, gooey center that every cookie lover dreams of. A fun fact? The origin of chocolate chip cookies traces back to the 1930s when Ruth Wakefield accidentally created them at her Toll House Inn – talk about a happy accident!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This is crucial for obtaining that perfect cookie consistency.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda, then set it aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
  • Beat in the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, ensuring they’re well incorporated.
  • Gradually blend in the dry flour mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix; a bit of flour showing is perfectly fine.
  • Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  • Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving some space between each ball.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The centers might look slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as they cool.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.