Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These best homemade chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and perfectly golden with melty chocolate chips in every bite—an irresistible classic treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (167g) salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (123g) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (304g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (200g) favorite chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy—about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add in the flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in your favorite chocolate chips.
- Scoop out the dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon portions and arrange on your cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350° F for 8-10 minutes until golden brown on the edges.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.