The Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Discover the secret to making the best soft chocolate chip cookies that are perfectly buttery and irresistible. These cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion, guaranteed to be a hit with everyone!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (6.75 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (plus extra to taste)
Wet Ingredients:
- 8 tablespoons of salted butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (or a mix of chips and chunks)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Melt Butter: Microwave butter for about 40 seconds until barely melted.
- Beat Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, beat butter with sugars until creamy. Add vanilla and egg; mix briefly.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate flour, baking soda, and salt until crumbly. Form into dough.
- Integrate Chocolate: Mix in chocolate chips by hand.
- Shape Dough: Roll into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes until puffy and lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes to set.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake for soft cookies.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain softness.
- Cookies can also be frozen for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
