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Simple Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Simple Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Bake the perfect batch of soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with this simple recipe that’s easy enough for beginners and delicious enough to impress any crowd. Made with melted butter, brown sugar, and plenty of chocolate chips, these cookies are golden on the outside, soft in the center, and full of rich buttery flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Prepare Wet Mixture:
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
  6. Stir in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  7. Combine and Fold:
  8. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  9. Chill the Dough:
  10. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes to help the cookies bake thicker and softer.
  11. Bake:
  12. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie. Bake for 9–11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft.
  13. Cool and Serve:
  14. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Don’t overbake! Cookies continue baking from residual heat.
  • For extra softness, use more brown sugar than white.
  • Sprinkle with sea salt before baking for a gourmet twist.
  • Freeze cookie dough balls for up to 3 months for instant cookies anytime.