🍪 National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
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Celebrate with the Ultimate Easy Homemade Cookie Recipe
There's something timeless about a chocolate chip cookie — crispy on the edges, soft in the center, and filled with melty pockets of chocolatey goodness. And what better day to indulge than August 4, aka National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day?
Whether you’re baking for the first time or revisiting a childhood favorite, this easy recipe is a sure-fire way to bring smiles and sweet smells to your kitchen.
🧁 Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or your favorite chocolate)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter & Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
3. Add Eggs & Vanilla
Mix in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Dry Ingredients Time
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet, mixing just until combined.
5. Stir in the Chocolate Chips
Gently fold in the chocolate chips (and try not to eat too many in the process!).
6. Scoop and Bake
Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers look set.
7. Cool & Devour
Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container (if they last that long)!
🍫 Cookie Tips & Add-Ins
- Chewy tip: Slightly underbake for a gooey center.
- For crunch: Bake a little longer and use dark brown sugar.
- Add-ins: Chopped nuts, white chocolate, toffee bits, or a pinch of flaky salt on top.
- Freeze for later: Roll dough into balls and freeze for fresh cookies anytime.
🎉 Final Bite
Homemade chocolate chip cookies never go out of style, and National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is your perfect excuse to bake a batch (or two!). They’re simple, nostalgic, and bring that just-baked happiness we all crave.
So preheat your oven, grab those chocolate chips, and celebrate one sweet holiday the right way — with homemade love in every bite.