Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with the Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies. These delightful treats are soft, chewy, and bursting with rich chocolate flavor, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or satisfying a sweet craving, this recipe guarantees an irresistible cookie experience. With simple ingredients and quick prep time, you can have fresh-baked cookies in minutes. Each bite promises a perfect balance of textures that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup salted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 28g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. Experiment with different types of chocolate chips or add nuts for variety.