Description
These Best Chocolate Chip Cookies are everything you want—soft centers, crispy edges, and loaded with gooey, melty chocolate chips. This recipe delivers an easy, no-chill cookie that’s big on flavor and nostalgia. Whether you’re baking for a party, need quick dessert ideas, or just want a classic sweet treat for yourself, this easy recipe has you covered. Perfect for those searching “best cookie recipe,” “quick baking ideas,” or “easy snack ideas.”
Ingredients
2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
3⁄4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
2. In another bowl, mix melted butter with brown and white sugar until smooth.
3. Stir in vanilla, then beat in the egg and extra yolk until glossy.
4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
6. Scoop onto parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
7. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
8. Let cool on pan 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
9. Enjoy warm or let cool completely to store.
Notes
Chill dough for thicker cookies, or bake right away for chewier ones.
Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep cookies soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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