Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Indulge in these soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Cookies:
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 6 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, mini or regular
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until well combined.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips by hand.
- Form Cookies: Roll the dough into 1.5-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10 minutes. They may appear slightly undercooked, but that’s normal.
- Cool and Store: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 1-2 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container once cooled.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
- Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for the best cookie texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Soft Cookies, Dessert Recipe