Description
Indulge in the ultimate homemade treat with these Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies. Each bite delivers a buttery, chewy texture packed with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips, making them the perfect snack for any occasion—be it a birthday celebration, a cozy gathering with friends, or a simple evening indulgence. Versatile and customizable, you can enjoy them as is or elevate your experience by pairing them with milk or ice cream. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers will find success in creating this delightful dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together room temperature butter and both sugars until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips gently using a wooden spoon.
- If dough feels warm, chill for 15–30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Drop dough onto prepared baking sheets using an ice cream scoop (6–8 cookies per pan).
- Bake for small cookies for 8–10 minutes, or large cookies for 10–13 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal mixing. Do not overmix after adding flour and chocolate chips to maintain chewiness. Feel free to customize by adding nuts or using dark chocolate chips.