These homemade chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with melty chocolate in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, this easy recipe will give you the ultimate bakery-style cookies with crispy edges and a gooey center.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
3. Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined (do not overmix).
4. Add the Chocolate Chips
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
- If time allows, chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies (optional).
5. Bake the Cookies
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
6. Cool and Enjoy
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm with a glass of milk or store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Tips for the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
✔ Use room temperature butter for even mixing.
✔ Chill the dough for extra thick cookies.
✔ Don’t overbake—cookies will continue cooking after removal from the oven.
✔ Mix chocolate varieties (dark, milk, or white chocolate) for extra flavor.
Enjoy your soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies!
