Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies! This classic recipe yields soft, chewy cookies that are bursting with rich chocolate flavor, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether shared at a party, enjoyed during a cozy night in, or gifted as a sweet surprise, these cookies are sure to delight everyone. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create cookie perfection in no time. Plus, feel free to customize your batch by adding nuts or experimenting with different chocolate types for a personal touch. Get ready to bake your way to cookie heaven!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape dough into balls and place on the prepared sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden; let sit for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg