Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are a classic American dessert that are loved by people of all ages. These cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl, and beat until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies!
Note
This recipe makes 12 cookies, but can easily be doubled to make more. You can use any type of chocolate chips you like, such as milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even white chocolate.