Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
This chocolate chip cookie recipe delivers soft, chewy cookies with rich flavor in every bite. It’s quick, beginner-friendly, and perfected for consistency. No chilling, no fuss—just cookies done right.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Cookie scoop
- Baking Sheet
- Wire cooling rack
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 3/4 cup Salted butter Softened
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Chocolate chips Or chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate until evenly distributed.
- Scoop the dough into 1.5 tablespoon portions and place on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To keep cookies soft, store them in an airtight container with a slice of bread. For freezer-friendly dough, shape it into balls and freeze on a tray before storing in a sealed bag for up to 3 months.
Per Serving (1 Cookie)
Calories: 47
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Protein: 1 g
Total Fat: 0.2 g
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Sodium: 78 mg
Potassium: 12 mg
Fiber: 0.2 g
Sugar: 3 g
Vitamin A: 8 IU
Vitamin C: 0 mg
Calcium: 2 mg
Iron: 0.4 mg