Description
Indulge in the delightful goodness of The Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies, a quick and easy treat that requires no chilling time! These ultra-thick, soft cookies are perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to cozy nights in. With their rich blend of white and brown sugars paired with gooey chocolate chips, each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these classic cookies that remain irresistibly soft and chewy long after baking. Minimal cleanup is an added bonus as this recipe only requires one mixing bowl. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these scrumptious homemade delights!
Ingredients
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- 8 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar (preferably raw cane sugar)
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (plus extra if desired)
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (mix of chips and chunks)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Melt butter in the microwave until mostly liquid.
- In a bowl, cream together melted butter and sugars until smooth.
- Add vanilla and egg; mix until just combined.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until crumbly dough forms.
- Mix in chocolate chips by hand until evenly distributed.
- Roll dough into large balls (12 or fewer for bigger cookies), place on a cookie sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until puffy but still pale; do not overbake.
- Cool on the pan for about 30 minutes before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg