Description
Chocolate chip cookies are the quintessential treat that brings comfort and joy to any occasion. With their gooey chocolate chips nestled in soft, golden dough, these cookies evoke memories of childhood and fill your kitchen with sweet aromas. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or shared with friends, this classic recipe is sure to delight everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto lined baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For chewier cookies, use more brown sugar and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. Customize with nuts or dried fruit for added texture.