Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

Charlotte

These Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with gooey chocolate chips. Perfectly golden with crisp edges and tender centers, this easy recipe is a timeless favorite for any occasion — from cozy family nights to bake-sale treats.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Chill Time (Optional) 30

Total Time 27

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings Cookies

Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¾ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Mix-Ins:

1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans Optional

Instructions

Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugars:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and slightly creamy.

Add Wet Ingredients:

Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully incorporated.

Combine Mixtures:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Fold in Chocolate Chips:

Add chocolate chips (and nuts, if using) and fold evenly throughout the dough.

Chill Dough (Optional):

Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes to help the cookies hold their shape and deepen flavor.

Preheat and Bake:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop 1½ tablespoons of dough per cookie, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden but the centers remain soft.

Cool and Serve:

Let cookies rest on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing.
Don’t overbake — cookies continue to cook slightly after removal from the oven.
Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking for a gourmet finish.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze dough for future baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

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