Chocolate Chip Cookies
Deliciously chewy chocolate chip cookies with a perfect balance of softness and crispness.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup soft unsalted butter Leave out until soft; do not microwave.
- 3/4 cup brown sugar Pack tightly for extra chewiness.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar Use a mix of sugars for balance.
- 1 large egg Use free-range yolk for color.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Real vanilla is preferred.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Be careful not to overmix.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Can use sea salt for sprinkles.
Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Mix with chopped chocolate bar for variety.
- 1 cup rough chopped chocolate bar For gooey chunks in cookies.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Crack in the egg and add vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing just until the flour disappears.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped chocolate bar.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden, while still soft in the center.
- Let cookies sit on the tray for a minute before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Underbake by a minute or two for chewy results. Always give space on the tray to prevent merging.