Chocolate Chip Cookies (Classic American Favorite)

The original recipe with a soft and chewy center and slightly crispy edges. Made with butter, sugar, brown sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla, and of course, plenty of chocolate chips. A timeless favorite in American homes, perfect for a sweet treat or dessert.

01 Information

Grade

Serving

Calorie

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Easy

24 Cookies

150 Kcal

10 Mins

12 Mins

22 Mins

02 Ingredients

  • ½ cup Butter (softened)

  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar

  • ½ cup Brown Sugar (packed)

  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

  • 1 Egg

  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour

  • ½ tsp Baking Soda

  • ½ tsp Salt

  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips

03 Method

Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2
In a large bowl, cream together Butter, Granulated Sugar, and Brown Sugar until smooth and fluffy.

Step 3
Beat in Vanilla Extract and Egg until combined.

Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, and Salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated.

Step 5
Fold in Chocolate Chips.

Step 6
Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 7
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the center is still soft.

Step 8
Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.