The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie
There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies wafting through the galley.
The combination of buttery dough and gooey chocolate chips is enough to make anyone’s mouth water.
If you’re a cookie enthusiast or simply have a sweet tooth, this homemade perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Tips for the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies:
- Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality butter and chocolate chips for the best flavor. The better the ingredients, the better the cookies!
- Room Temperature Butter: Ensure your butter is softened to room temperature for proper creaming with the sugars.
- Parchment Paper: Using parchment paper on your baking sheets not only prevents sticking but also promotes even baking.
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can lead to dense cookies. Mix the dough until just combined for a tender, chewy texture.
- Customize Your Mix-Ins: Feel free to add nuts, toffee bits, or different types of chocolate for a personalized touch. I use chocolate chips mixed with peanut butter chips.
Whether you’re an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is designed to deliver sweet satisfaction with every bite.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and treat yourself to the joy of baking these irresistible cookies. Your taste buds will thank you!
The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie
Cuisine: DessertDifficulty: Easy24
cookies20
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minutes400
kcalIngredients
1 cup softened butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup peanut butter chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and the vanilla.
- Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together, then stir into the butter mixture.
- Stir in chocolate chips. Add nuts if desired
- Using an ice cream scoop, drop dough onto cookie sheet that is lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 mins, then place on a wire rack to cool.