Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookies
This simple chocolate chip cookie recipe is easy to prepare and yields deliciously chewy cookies that everyone will love, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (adds richness and moisture)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (provides sweetness and structure)
- ¼ cup brown sugar (gives depth and softness)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (enhances flavor)
- 1 large egg (acts as a binder)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (forms the base structure)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda (helps cookies rise)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (balances sweetness)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (adds texture and sweetness)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla extract and the large egg, mixing until well combined.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until no dry flour remains.
Combining Ingredients
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips until evenly dispersed.
Baking
- Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set but still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure your butter is softened for easy creaming. Use a cookie scoop for consistent sizes. Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.