Chocolate Chip Cookies

5 from 10 votes

Classic, made-from-scratch soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies! These tasty cookies are the best homemade chocolate chip cookies to add to your repertoire!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chill time 1

Total Time 1 25

Servings cookies

Calories 180kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick, room temperature
½ cup light brown sugar packed
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and sugars. Mix at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon.
Using a medium spring-loaded cookie scoop, level, and roll about 1.5 tablespoons of the cookie dough and place them on one of the prepared baking sheets. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F. Divide the cookie dough between the two prepared baking sheets, spaced at least two inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should be slightly soft.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Storage: Place the cookies in an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

You can store them at room temperature for about 5-7 days

Tips:

Properly Cream Your Butter and Sugar: Creaming butter and sugar together isn't just about mixing them. You want to beat them together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process helps incorporate air into the dough, which aids in leavening the cookies and giving them a wonderful texture.
Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your butter, eggs, and any other refrigerated ingredients are at room temperature. Cold ingredients don't mix as well and can result in a lumpy or dense cookie dough.
Avoid Overmixing: Mix just until the chocolate chip cookie dough comes together. Overmixing activates the gluten in the flour and can lead to cookies that are tough, not tender, and chewy.
Chill Your Dough: To prevent your cookies from spreading too much and losing their shape, it's best to chill the dough for at least an hour before baking.
Use a Cookie Scoop: To ensure even-sized cookies (which promotes even baking), use a cookie scoop to portion your dough.

- Don’t Overbake: For chewy, soft cookies; it's crucial not to overbake them. Even when they seem slightly underdone at the 10-12 minute mark, remove them from the oven. They'll continue to cook on the baking sheet and firm up as they cool.

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