Indulge in the buttery goodness of homemade chocolate chip cookies with this easy recipe. These cookies are perfect for any occasion and are sure to be a hit with friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delicious treats in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually stir in the flour mixture until a dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies!
Interesting Facts
The invention of the chocolate chip cookie is credited to Ruth Wakefield, who added chunks of a Nestlé chocolate bar to her cookie recipe in the 1930s.
Chocolate chip cookies are the most popular cookie in the United States, with over 7 billion consumed annually.