Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
Learn how to make perfect chocolate chip cookies with this easy recipe. Soft, chewy cookies ready in 25 minutes with simple ingredients.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- oven
- baking sheet
- electric mixer
- spatula
- whisk
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat the egg and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Use a spatula to fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear soft but set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set before transferring.