Chocolate Chip Cookies
Easy and comforting chocolate chip cookies perfect for any occasion, offering a balance of chewiness and crispness.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup butter adds moisture and richness
- ½ cup granulated sugar provides sweetness and crispness
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed contributes depth and chewiness
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract enhances overall flavor
- 1 large egg binds ingredients and adds moisture
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour forms the structure
- ½ teaspoon baking soda helps with leavening
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt balances sweetness
Add-ins
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips adds chocolatey sweetness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk until creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and the egg. Stir well until fully blended.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
Baking
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop mounds of dough onto the sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for about 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, ensure butter is softened and do not over-mix the dough. Store cookies in an airtight container.