If someone says “Can’t stop baking these cookies”, they usually mean the cookies are so good they keep making them. Here’s a simple, reliable cookie recipe you might enjoy.
Easy Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110 g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–1½ cups (170–255 g) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and both sugars until light and creamy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto a lined baking tray, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Tips
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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