Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies. This classic recipe combines simple ingredients to create a delightful treat that’s soft, chewy, and bursting with rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for family gatherings, cozy evenings, or as a sweet surprise for friends, these cookies come together in just 25 minutes. Whether you enjoy them warm from the oven or store them for later, they are sure to bring joy to any occasion. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins or serve alongside ice cream for an extra indulgent 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 flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
- Scoop portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are golden brown; centers may look slightly underbaked.
- Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg