Description
Delight in these classic homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring a perfect balance of soft centers and golden crispy tops. Made with simple pantry ingredients like butter, flour, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, these cookies come together quickly and bake in just minutes for a comforting, sweet treat that’s perfect any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 10-11 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 1 bag; use half for less chocolate)
- 1/4 cup walnut pieces (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheets: Preheat your oven to 475°F (246°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda until evenly combined.
- Prepare Butter: Cut the cold stick of butter into smaller pieces to make it easier to mix with the sugars and other wet ingredients.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a larger mixing bowl, combine the butter pieces, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until a smooth mixture forms.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the dry flour mixture into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep cookies tender.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Walnuts: Mix in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional walnut pieces gently until evenly distributed.
- Form Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop out dough balls and place them spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 6-7 minutes or until the tops of the cookies turn golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent overbaking.
- Cool and Serve: Remove cookies from oven and let them cool on the baking sheet. They will continue to cook internally as they cool. For the best texture, enjoy these cookies warm.
Notes
- For extra-large cookies, double the size of the dough balls to 2 tablespoons each and bake for 9-10 minutes. This makes about 9 cookies.
- Using cold butter helps maintain a tender texture and prevents spreading.
- Keep an eye on cookies near the end of baking to avoid burning as oven temperatures can vary.
- Walnuts are optional and can be omitted or substituted with other nuts or dried fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
