Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with the Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies. These classic cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with rich chocolate chips, making them the ultimate comfort treat for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With a simple list of ingredients and quick preparation, you can whip up a batch in just 25 minutes. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or pair them with ice cream for an irresistible dessert experience. This recipe is not only easy to follow but also allows for customization, so you can experiment with different chocolates or add nuts for an extra crunch.
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 together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for about 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: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg