The Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the joy of soft, buttery chocolate chip cookies with this easy and fail-proof recipe. These cookies are a perfect blend of crispy edges and a chewy center, loaded with gooey chocolate chips for the ultimate treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 large cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (6.75 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 8 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
Additional:
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (or a mix of chips and chunks)
Instructions
- Preheat and Melt Butter: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Melt the butter in the microwave for about 40 seconds until just barely melted.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Using a mixer, cream together butter, sugars, vanilla, and egg until creamy.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until crumbly. Form dough by hand, then add chocolate chips.
- Shape and Bake: Roll dough into balls, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 9-11 minutes until puffy and lightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the pan for about 30 minutes to achieve a soft, buttery texture. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Cooling the cookies on the pan is crucial for the perfect texture.
- Freezing the cookies is a great option for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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