Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

24 servings
Easiest chocolate chip cookie recipe - no mixer, no chilling necessary. Also, check out the video just above the recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

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  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour¹
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt2
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 F.

  2. 2

    Microwave the butter for about 40 seconds. Butter should be completely melted but shouldn't be hot.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, mix butter with the sugars until well-combined.

  4. 4

    Stir in vanilla and egg until incorporated.

  5. 5

    Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Please read the recipe note about properly measuring flour. 

  6. 6

    Mix dough until just combined. Dough should be soft and a little sticky but not overly sticky.

  7. 7

    Stir in chocolate chips.

  8. 8

    Scoop out 1.5 tablespoons of dough (medium cookie scoop) and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.

  9. 9

    Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until cookies are set. They will be puffy and still look a little underbaked in the middle.3

Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

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About this Recipe

Craving warm, homemade chocolate chip cookies but short on time? This easiest chocolate chip cookie recipe delivers classic comfort without the hassle, promising delicious results with no mixer and no chilling required.

What truly sets this recipe apart is its incredible simplicity and the speed at which you can enjoy fresh-baked goodness. By streamlining the mixing process to require no special equipment and perfecting the delicate balance of wet and dry ingredients, you'll go from a sudden cookie craving to warm, delicious results in remarkable time. This makes it an ideal choice for last-minute treats, busy weeknights, or anytime you need a quick, comforting pick-me-up.

Prepare for a batch of truly classic chocolate chip cookies that embody everything you love about homemade treats. You can expect golden edges with delightfully soft and chewy centers, generously studded with an abundance of melty semisweet chocolate chips. Each bite offers that perfect balance of rich, buttery flavor, sweet granulated and brown sugars, and a warm hint of vanilla that makes these cookies utterly irresistible. This recipe is intentionally designed to be straightforward and approachable, ensuring a delightful and stress-free baking experience for everyone, regardless of their baking skill level.

While perfectly delicious as is, you can easily adapt these chocolate chip cookies to your preference. Feel free to swap the semisweet chocolate chips for milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even a combination for a varied flavor profile. For a textural twist, you could also experiment with chocolate chunks as a direct substitution.

These easy chocolate chip cookies are ideal for any occasion, from a comforting after-school snack to a casual potluck dessert. Serve them warm with a tall glass of cold milk, or alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.

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