Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with the Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies. Crafted over six years, this recipe delivers perfectly soft and chewy cookies that are bursting with rich chocolate flavor. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy evenings, these cookies are sure to impress. With easy-to-follow instructions and common pantry ingredients, even novice bakers can create a delightful treat that satisfies both kids and adults alike. Customize your batch with nuts or different chocolate varieties to make them truly yours. Serve them warm with a glass of milk or as scrumptious ice cream sandwiches for an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are still soft.
- 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: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg