Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of homemade chocolate chip cookies that fill your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma. These delightful treats boast golden-brown edges and soft, gooey centers, perfectly blending buttery sweetness with rich chocolate. Simple enough for any skill level, this recipe makes it easy to create a batch of cookies ideal for sharing or savoring alone. Customize them with your favorite nuts or dried fruits for an extra special touch!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually blend in dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked. Cool on wire racks before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie, approx. 30g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg