Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these easy chocolate chip cookies. Perfectly balanced with a golden-brown crisp edge and a soft, gooey center, this reliable recipe turns pantry staples into a bakery-quality treat in just minutes. Ideal for weekend gatherings, lunchbox surprises, or late-night cravings, these cookies are a timeless classic that brings warmth to any kitchen.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined.
Gradually stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until the dough just comes together.
Fold in the chocolate chips evenly using a spatula.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look soft.
Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For a twist, replace half the chocolate chips with chopped walnuts or pecans. Do not overbake; the centers should look slightly underdone when removed from the oven to ensure they stay soft.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg