Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies! These cookies are a timeless classic, boasting a buttery, chewy texture and loaded with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips. Ideal for any occasion, whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet night in, these cookies are sure to be a hit. Their thick and satisfying bite ensures that everyone will be coming back for more. With simple techniques and easily customizable options, you’ll love how effortless it is to whip up a batch of these delicious treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 firmly packed light brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter with both sugars until smooth using an electric mixer.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mix until just incorporated; avoid overmixing.
- Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips using a wooden spoon.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart (6 to 8 per sheet). Chill for thicker cookies if desired.
- Bake until cookies are lightly browned on the edges: small cookies for 8–10 minutes; larger ones for up to 18 minutes.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg