Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking classic chocolate chip cookies that fill your home with a warm, buttery aroma. With a perfect balance of crisp edges and soft, chewy centers, these cookies are sure to become a favorite for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, this recipe invites bakers of all skill levels to enjoy the simple pleasure of homemade cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional, walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For chewier cookies, use more brown sugar than granulated sugar. Experiment by adding oats or dried fruit for a unique twist. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.