Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with The Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies, a delightful treat that promises to be a hit at any gathering. These cookies are ultra-thick and irresistibly soft, delivering a rich buttery flavor paired with gooey chocolate chips. Best of all, there’s no need to chill the dough! In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy fresh, warm cookies that are perfect for family gatherings, cozy evenings at home, or as thoughtful gifts. With their classic recipe and simple preparation steps, you’ll find yourself reaching for these cookies time and again. Get ready to create memories with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Microwave the butter until just melted (about 40 seconds) and warm.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the melted butter with both sugars until creamy.
- Add the vanilla and egg; mix until just combined.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until crumbles form; press into a dough ball.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
- Roll into 12 large balls (or fewer for larger cookies) and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until puffy and barely golden.
- Let cool on the pan for about 30 minutes before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 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: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg