Quick & Easy Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Name: Quick & Easy Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 19 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 31 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened); 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar; 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar (packed); 1 Large Egg; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1 cup Chocolate Chips

A simple and quick recipe for classic chocolate chip cookies, perfect for a treat when you're short on time. This recipe guides you through the essential steps to prepare the dough for baking delicious, soft, and chewy cookies.

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Creamed Butter and Sugars

Recipe Information

19m

Prep Time

12m

Cook Time

31m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

150

Calories

Protein

20g

Carbs

Fat

Cookie Dough with Chocolate Chips

Ingredients

Servings: 18

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Scooped Cookie Dough on Baking Sheet

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming. This creates air pockets for a lighter cookie texture.
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Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until just combined. Be careful not to overmix at this stage.
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Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until just combined. Be careful not to overmix at this stage.
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Mix until just incorporated to avoid developing too much gluten.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Whisk thoroughly to ensure leavening agents are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and no streaks of flour remain.
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Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and no streaks of flour remain.
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Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added; this can result in tough cookies.
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Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
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Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
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You can use a mix of milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate chips based on your preference.
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Drop rounded spoonfuls (about 1.5-2 tablespoons) of cookie dough onto ungreased or parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Drop rounded spoonfuls (about 1.5-2 tablespoons) of cookie dough onto ungreased or parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Use a cookie scoop for uniform-sized cookies that bake evenly.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set.
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For chewier cookies, remove them when the centers still look slightly soft. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.