The Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is a timeless recipe that brings comfort and nostalgia with every bite. This dough creates the perfect balance of soft, chewy, and slightly crisp cookies loaded with chocolate chips. What makes it stand out is its versatility—enjoy it baked into cookies or as an edible dough treat (with heat-treated flour and no eggs).
This Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough recipe will transport you back to your childhood with its rich, buttery taste and the sweet delight of chocolate chips. Whether you prefer to bake the dough into golden cookies or eat it straight, this recipe is quick, simple, and sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Recipe
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs optional if baking
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 2 tablespoons milk for edible cookie dough
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well. (If baking the cookies, add eggs one at a time and beat until smooth.)
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack.
- If you’re making edible dough, omit the eggs and heat-treat the flour by microwaving it for 30 seconds. Stir in a tablespoon or two of milk for the right consistency. Enjoy raw!
Notes
- This cookie dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- For an eggless, edible version, remember to heat-treat the flour to kill any potential bacteria.
Nutrition and Calories (per serving):
– Calories: 180 per cookie
– Carbohydrates: 24g
– Protein: 2g
– Fat: 8g
– Sodium: 120mg
– Sugar: 15g
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