Description
These Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with rich chocolate chips, perfect for any cookie lover. With a simple blend of classic ingredients and straightforward preparation, these cookies bake up golden brown with crisp edges and a tender, flavorful center.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ¾ cup (170g) salted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready to bake your cookies evenly and perfectly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a mixer or by hand until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes, which will help create a tender texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate any remaining butter mixture, then add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix gently until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix to maintain cookie tenderness.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Using a spatula, fold the chocolate chips evenly into the dough so every cookie will have plenty of chocolate throughout.
- Portion the Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough into 1½-tablespoon-sized balls. Place them onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing each ball about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges turn a lovely golden brown but the centers remain soft for that perfect chewy texture.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This step helps the cookies set and prevents breakage when moving.
Notes
- Do not overbake; cookies will continue to firm as they cool.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake by reducing baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- You can substitute chocolate chips with chunks or other mix-ins like nuts if desired.
- Use room temperature butter and egg for best mixing results.
- Keep cookies stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
