Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies. Soft, chewy, and oozing with rich chocolate, this recipe has been fine-tuned to deliver the perfect treat for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With just a handful of simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can whip up a batch of these irresistible cookies in no time. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with a scoop of ice cream, these cookies are bound to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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- 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).
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the sheet 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 (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg