Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies that are soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips. Perfect for any occasion!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a chewier texture, refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
You can substitute half of the chocolate chips with nuts for added crunch.
You can substitute half of the chocolate chips with nuts for added crunch.