Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Experience the joy of baking with these irresistibly chewy chocolate chip cookies. With golden edges and gooey centers, they are perfect for warm gatherings or cozy nights in. This simple recipe uses pantry staples to create treats that will delight your taste buds and evoke cherished memories. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored for later, each bite is a reminder of life’s sweetest moments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined without overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently by hand.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
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: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in nuts or dried fruit. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.