Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe – Soft, Chewy & Homemade
Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
There’s nothing better than the aroma of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies filling your kitchen. These classic homemade cookies are soft in the center, slightly crisp around the edges, and loaded with rich chocolate chips. Perfect for tea time, snacks, lunch boxes, or festive treats, this easy recipe is beginner-friendly and delivers bakery-style results every time.
Recipe Information
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Servings: 18 cookies
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1½ cups (250g) chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars
In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
Step 4: Add Egg and Vanilla
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 5: Combine Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a soft cookie dough forms.
Step 6: Fold in Chocolate Chips
Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed.
Step 7: Shape the Cookies
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each cookie.
Step 8: Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges turn light golden brown.
Step 9: Cool and Serve
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Expert Tips
- Use room-temperature butter for the best texture.
- Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Avoid overbaking; cookies continue cooking while cooling.
- Add chopped walnuts or almonds for extra crunch.
Nutrition Information (Per Cookie)
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 24g |
| Protein | 2g |
| Fat | 8g |
| Saturated Fat | 5g |
| Sugar | 14g |
| Fiber | 1g |
| Sodium | 90mg |
Nutrition values are approximate.
Storage Tips
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
