Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ½ call-purpose flour)
(300g
- ¾ tspbaking soda
- ¾ tspsalt
- 1 cunsalted butter)
softened (227g
- ¾ clight brown sugar)
(165g
- ½ cgranulated sugar)
(100g
- 1 largeegg
- 1 tbspvanilla extract
- 1 ½ csemisweet chocolate chips)
(or chocolate chunks
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl with a handheld mixer, combine the butter and sugars. Beat on medium-low speed until very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the egg and vanilla. Beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
- 5
With the mixer on low, gradually add the flour mixture. Beat just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- 6
Using a 1½-tablespoon scoop, scoop the dough into balls and place on the prepared baking sheets. Press more chocolate chips on top. (If desired, chill the dough balls for 1 hour, or cover and chill for up to 72 hours.)
- 7
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. (If you’ve chilled your cookies, bake for 13 to 15 minutes.) For best results, bake one sheet at a time. Immediately sprinkle cookies with flaked salt, if desired.
- 8
Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 to 10 minutes. Finish cooling on a wire rack. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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About this Recipe
There's nothing quite like a classic chocolate chip cookie, and this recipe delivers on every front. Imagine biting into a cookie with crisp edges, a beautifully soft, chewy center, and generous pockets of melty chocolate in every single bite. This is the ultimate comfort dessert that tastes just like homemade should.
What makes these chocolate chip cookies truly special is their perfect textural balance. We're not just making a sweet treat; we're crafting an experience that satisfies with both its delightful crunch and its tender, yielding interior. The combination of both brown and granulated sugars contributes to this ideal chewiness and a rich, developed flavor.
When you pull these cookies from the oven, expect a golden-brown exterior that hints at their satisfying crispness, giving way to a wonderfully soft and slightly gooey core. Each cookie is studded with an abundance of semisweet chocolate chips, ensuring a rich, indulgent chocolate flavor in every mouthful. These are the cookies that will bring a smile to anyone's face, offering a classic taste that's both nostalgic and incredibly satisfying. Each serving provides approximately 170 calories of pure joy.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to make these cookies your own! While semisweet chocolate chips are classic, you can easily swap them for dark chocolate chunks for a more intense flavor, or milk chocolate chips for extra sweetness. For added texture, consider folding in a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans with the chocolate chips. If you prefer a richer flavor, a touch of flaky sea salt sprinkled on top just after baking can elevate the taste beautifully.
These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it's an after-school snack, a dessert for a casual gathering, or simply a treat to enjoy with a cold glass of milk. They are sure to be a crowd-pleaser and disappear quickly.