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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Ready in 25 Minutes

These Chocolate Chip Cookies are quick, delightful, and perfect for satisfying cravings with their warm, gooey goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Provides richness and moisture; replace with vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Adds depth of flavor and moisture; can substitute with coconut sugar for a less processed option.
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar Helps cookies to spread; can be replaced with a sugar substitute for lower-calorie options.
  • 1 Large Egg Binds ingredients together and adds moisture; for a vegan version, use a flax egg.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor; opt for pure vanilla extract for the best taste.
  • ½ tsp Baking Soda A leavening agent that helps cookies rise; can be substituted with baking powder at a 1:2 ratio.
  • ½ tsp Salt Balances sweetness; reduce to ¼ tsp for a lower sodium version or omit entirely.
  • 1½ cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure to the cookies; gluten-free flour blends can be used with some adjustments.
  • ½ cup Chocolate Chips The star of the cookies for sweetness and texture; consider swapping with chopped dark chocolate for a twist.
Optional Topping
  • Coarse Sea Salt Enhances flavor when sprinkled on top; skip if desired.

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Whisk
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for The Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl until it's just liquid, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. Whisk in ½ cup of packed brown sugar and ¼ cup of granulated sugar into the melted butter until fully combined.
  4. Whisk in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  5. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon of baking soda and ½ teaspoon of salt over the mixture, then gradually stir in 1½ cups of all-purpose flour.
  6. Gently fold in ½ cup of chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Lightly sprinkle coarse sea salt over the top of each cookie mound if desired.
  9. Bake for 9-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, measure flour accurately, rest the dough if too soft, and use fresh ingredients. Customize flavors as desired.

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