Description
These Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfectly soft and chewy in the center with golden, slightly crisp edges. Loaded with melty chocolate chips and made with simple pantry staples, this is the ultimate go-to recipe for bakery-style cookies every time.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
4. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
5. Gradually stir in dry ingredients until just incorporated.
6. Fold in chocolate chips.
7. Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker, chewier cookies.
Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking for extra flavor.
Cookies stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 5 days or can be frozen for later.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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