Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making the Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies, a classic treat that promises to satisfy your sweet cravings. These cookies are perfectly soft and chewy, bursting with rich chocolate flavor. Whether you’re baking for a casual gathering or a festive celebration, this recipe has become a beloved favorite for its simplicity and reliability. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have warm, fresh cookies ready to enjoy in no time. Customize with your choice of nuts or different chocolate chips to make them uniquely yours! Each bite is an invitation to savor the heavenly combination of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
- 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 together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out about 1½ tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes 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 (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg