Go Back
–+ servings
Chocolate Chip Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies for Sweet Moments

This recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies offers a perfect balance of crispy edges and a gooey center, making them an irresistible treat.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure; essential for that perfect chewy texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Enhances flavor; can substitute with kosher salt.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Adds rich moisture; can swap with Earth Balance for a dairy-free alternative.
  • 1 cup Packed Brown Sugar Infuses sweetness and moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar For sweetness; can opt for Monk Fruit sugar.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients; can replace with unsweetened applesauce for a vegan twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Amplifies flavor; use pure vanilla extract.
  • 2 cups Unsweetened Chocolate Chips The star of the cookies; consider semi-sweet or dark for variation.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a bowl for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed.
  6. Shape the cookie dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is soft.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Mix dough just until combined to keep cookies tender; overmixing can lead to tougher cookies. Use room temperature ingredients for best results.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!