Whether they’re melting in your cookies, topping your pancakes, or sneaking their way into your trail mix — today we celebrate the tiny drops of joy that make everything better. Want to celebrate the right way? Bake up a batch of classic chocolate chip cookies with this foolproof recipe:

🍪 Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

• Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.

3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.

5. Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts, if using).

6. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

7. Bake 9–11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.

✨ Pro tip: Sprinkle a tiny bit of sea salt on top before baking for that sweet-salty magic.