Great American Cookie Recipe (The Chocolate Chip Cookies)
Bake the perfect treat with our great American cookie recipe. Classic chocolate chip cookies that are chewy and delicious await you.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour Standard flour for baking.
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda Helps the cookies rise.
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar Adds sweetness and crisp texture.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For flavor enhancement.
- 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together.
- 1 1/2 cups Semisweet chocolate chips Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda.
- In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.