Indulge in these scrumptious 5-ingredient easy chocolate chip cookies that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. These cookies are quick to make and require minimal ingredients, making them perfect for any occasion. Within just a few minutes, you'll have warm, gooey cookies with a crunchy exterior and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center. Whether you're a baking novice or an expert, this recipe is an absolute must-try.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Chocolate chip cookies were accidentally invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield in 1938 when she ran out of baker's chocolate and decided to break up a Nestle semi-sweet chocolate bar into her cookie dough.
The chocolate chip cookie is so popular in America that it even has its own day of celebration. National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is observed on August 4th each year.
The world's largest chocolate chip cookie weighed a staggering 40,000 pounds and was made in 2003 in Flat Rock, North Carolina.
In the United States, an estimated 7 billion chocolate chip cookies are consumed each year.