Description
These Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect combination of rich, buttery flavor, melt-in-your-mouth texture, and perfectly chewy centers. With golden-brown edges and gooey chocolate chips, they’re a timeless cookie recipe everyone will love. Whether you’re looking for an indulgent treat for a family gathering or simply craving something sweet, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 8 Tbsp salted butter (microwaved until melted but not hot)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (raw cane sugar recommended)
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cups (6.75 oz) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt (plus a pinch more if desired)
- ¾ cup chocolate chips and/or chocolate chunks
Optional:
- Sea salt for sprinkling before baking for extra flavor, or chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) for a crunchy variation.
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer or using beaters, cream the melted butter with the granulated sugar and light brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the vanilla extract and egg to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix on low speed for about 10-15 seconds until incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the mixture. Stir until dough forms. Press the dough together by hand into a ball.
- Add Chocolate: Fold in the chocolate chips and chunks using your hands for an even distribution.
- Form Dough Balls: Roll dough into 12 large or 9 jumbo balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges are golden. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 30 minutes for the best texture.
Notes
- Sea Salt: Sprinkle with sea salt before baking for an extra burst of flavor.
- Add Nuts: Add chopped nuts for extra crunch. You can also use dark or white chocolate for variation.
- For Thicker Cookies: Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
