Gold Medal Chocolate Chip Cookies
There’s a reason Gold Medal chocolate chip cookies have been a family favorite for generations.
This easy cookie recipe creates soft, chewy cookies with crisp edges and plenty of melty chocolate chips in every bite.
Whether you’re baking for an after-school snack, holiday cookie trays, or simply craving a classic homemade dessert, these cookies never disappoint.
Using Gold Medal all-purpose flour gives the dough the perfect texture while keeping the recipe simple enough for beginner bakers.
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Why You’ll Love These Gold Medal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Soft centers with lightly crisp edges
- Made with pantry staples
- Freezer-friendly dough
- Perfect for cookie exchanges
How to Make Gold Medal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Cream the butter with the sugars, then mix in the eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop the dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
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Yes! Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet, freeze until firm, then transfer the dough balls to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen by adding 1-2 extra minutes.
Gold Medal all-purpose flour creates cookies with a tender, chewy texture and consistent results, making it a favorite choice for classic homemade chocolate chip cookies.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread. The bread helps keep the cookies soft for several days.
Cookies usually spread when the butter is too warm, the dough isn’t chilled, or too little flour was used.
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Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cup flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together softened butter, both sugars, vanilla and until it is nice and creamy.
- Add each egg, mixing in between.
- Gradually add your flour mixture.
- Stir in your chocolate chips.
- Drop by the tablespoon onto your baking sheets.
- Bake for about 10 minutes. The edges will be crispy, but the middle still semi-soft.
- Let your cookies cool for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
I love chocolate chip cookies. I love to experiment by adding different nuts or other chocolate flavors.