Buttery, chewy, and thick—these Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies are loaded with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips, making them the ultimate treat. Whether you prefer a few chips or a chocolate-packed bite, these cookies are sure to please any sweet tooth. With a slight crunch around the edges and a soft, gooey center, every bite is pure bliss!
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (adjust to taste)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla, and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Stir in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Chill dough if it’s warm (to prevent flat cookies).
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing 6-8 cookies per tray.
- Bake for 8-13 minutes, depending on size, until edges are golden and tops are firm.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Tips:
- Butter: Ensure butter is at room temperature, not melted, for the best texture.
- Chilling the Dough: Chilling helps prevent flat cookies.
- Chocolate Chips: Add more or less chocolate chips depending on your preference.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 256 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Sugar: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 134mg
- Potassium: 152mg
- Cholesterol: 24mg
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