Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these delightful Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies are perfectly chewy, rich, and packed with semi-sweet chocolate chips, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering, celebrating with family, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth at home, this classic cookie recipe is sure to impress. With a warm, gooey center and golden-brown edges, these cookies are a beloved favorite among both kids and adults alike. Best of all, they are easy to make with common ingredients that you likely have on hand. Gather your loved ones and enjoy the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ cups flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup cold butter (1 stick)
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 10–11 oz)
- ¼ cup walnut pieces (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, combine cold butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 6-7 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg