Chocolate Chip Cookies
These perfect soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are a delightful treat, easy to make, and loved by all.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup softened butter (I use salted) Make sure butter is softened to room temperature.
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips Feel free to mix in different types of chocolate.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy—this should take about 5 minutes.
- Gradually add the flour to the mixture and stir until everything is well combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until they are just incorporated.
Baking
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets or sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to brown slightly.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes to set up, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Best enjoyed warm with a glass of milk. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze in a airtight container with parchment paper between layers for up to three months. To make double chocolate chip cookies, add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the flour.