Soft Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Deliciously soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies that are easy to make and perfect for sharing or enjoying alone.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 stick butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Microwave the butter for about 40 seconds until it’s just barely melted.
- In a mixing bowl, add both sugars and mix until creamy.
- Add the vanilla and the egg; mix until incorporated.
- Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop the dough into 12 large balls and place them on a silicone or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until puffy and just starting to turn golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. To keep cookies fresh, ensure they are cooled before freezing.