Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
These homemade chocolate chip cookies are warm, gooey, and customizable, making them a timeless treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 3/4 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup favorite chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or with an electric hand mixer, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light in color and fluffy in texture.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl and add in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Add in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until a soft but not sticky dough forms.
- Fold in your favorite chocolate chips.
- Scoop the dough out into 1 1/2 tbsp portions and arrange on your cookie sheet.
Baking
- Bake at 350° F for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies have spread and are just beginning to turn golden brown on the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Notes
These cookies are perfect just as they are, but you can serve them warm with a glass of milk or pair them with ice cream for a delightful dessert sandwich. Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or freeze them to last longer. Make sure your butter is truly softened for the best texture and consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.