The Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the warm nostalgia of baking with these delightful Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies are soft, thick, and perfectly sweetened, making them an ideal treat for busy weeknights or spontaneous family gatherings. With no chilling required, you can whip up a batch in just 20 minutes! The comforting aroma that fills your kitchen while they bake will bring joy to every moment spent with family and friends. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored for later, these cookies are sure to become a beloved staple in your home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg or 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Melt the butter in the microwave until mostly liquid and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together melted butter, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and egg until smooth.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Roll dough into large balls and place on a cookie sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until puffy and lightly golden around the edges.
- Let cool on the pan for about 30 minutes before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg