Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

1Ingredients

• 1.5 cupsAll-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoonBaking soda
• 0.3 teaspoonSalt
• 0.5 cupUnsalted butter, softened
• 0.3 cupGranulated sugar
• 0.5 cupPacked light brown sugar
• 1 wholeLarge egg
• 1 teaspoonVanilla extract
• 1 cupSemi-sweet chocolate chips

2Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

   ⏱ 5 min
2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

   ⏱ 1 min
3. 3

   In a large bowl, using an electric mixer or by hand, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

   ⏱ 3 min
4. 4

   Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.

   ⏱ 1 min
5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients from step 2 to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.

   ⏱ 2 min
6. 6

   Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

   ⏱ 1 min
7. 7

   Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.

   ⏱ 2 min
8. 8

   Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set. Do not overbake.

   ⏱ 10 min
9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

   ⏱ 5 min