Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe -

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

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This chewy, soft, and easy chocolate chip cookie recipe delivers bakery-quality results with basic ingredients and no mixer required. Perfectly crisp on the edges and gooey in the center, it’s a classic go-to for home bakers.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Resting Time 30

Total Time 57

Servings: 24 people

Course: desserts, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 cup – unsalted butter softened
¾ cup – brown sugar packed
½ cup – granulated sugar
2 – large eggs
2 tsp – vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups – all-purpose flour
1 tsp – baking soda
½ tsp – salt
2 cups – semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

Equipment

1 mixing bowl for combining dough
1 Rubber spatula or spoon to mix without a mixer
1 Baking sheet for baking the cookies
1 Parchment paper prevents sticking
1 Cooling rack allows cookies to set after baking

Method

In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
Beat in eggs and vanilla until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
Fold in chocolate chips or chunks until evenly distributed.
Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Chill dough balls for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are just set.
Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28g

Notes

For extra chewiness, use an additional egg yolk.

Try mixing chocolate chunks with chips for texture variety.

Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Don’t skip chilling, it prevents flat cookies!

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