Description
Delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies that are chewy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour (Swap with a gluten-free blend if needed.)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda (Acts as a leavening agent.)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Enhances overall flavor.)
- 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter (Softened for easy mixing.)
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar (Creates a chewy texture.)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (Balances sweetness.)
- 1 large Egg (Binds the ingredients.)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Adds depth of flavor.)
- 1 1/2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (Main ingredient for chocolate pockets.)
- 1 cup Nuts (Consider chopped walnuts or pecans.)
- 1 cup Dried Fruits (Like raisins or cranberries.)
- 1 teaspoon Spices (Cinnamon adds warmth.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Portion the dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Chill the dough for 15-30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Bake for 10-13 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- Consider adding chopped nuts or dried fruits for extra texture.
- For best results, chill the dough before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg