Here’s a classic, soft & chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe—simple, reliable, and perfect every time 🍪
Chocolate Chip Cookies (Makes ~18 cookies)
Ingredients
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 175°C (350°F).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients
- Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Add Dry Ingredients
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Shape Cookies
- Scoop dough into 1½ tbsp balls and place on baking sheet, spacing well.
- Bake
- Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Cool
- Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Tips for Perfect Cookies
- 🍫 Use a mix of milk & dark chocolate chips for better flavor
- ❄️ Chill dough 30 minutes for thicker cookies
- 🧈 Brown the butter for a richer, nutty taste
- 🧂 Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking
If you want, I can give you a crispy-edge version, a giant bakery-style cookie, or a small-batch recipe (just a few cookies).