Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Adapted from cookiesfordays.com
Prep15 min
Cook10 min
Serves4
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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
- Set your oven to 350° F.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until it's light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is blended well.
- Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms that isn't sticky.
- Gently fold in your favorite chocolate chips.
- Scoop out 1 1/2 tbsp portions of dough and place them on your cookie sheet. Use parchment paper, a silicone mat, or leave it ungreased.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350° F, until the cookies spread and the edges start to turn golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
Common questions
How long does Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies take to make?
About 25 minutes total — roughly 15 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies make?
It makes about 4 servings — enough for a family dinner, give or take depending on ages and appetites.
What do I need to make Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies?
9 ingredients — the full list is above, and most are common pantry and fridge staples.
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