These Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect for when you only have one egg on hand but still crave a batch of warm, chewy cookies. With crisp edges and a soft, gooey center, these cookies are packed with rich chocolate flavor and a hint of vanilla. Whether you’re baking for a gathering or just treating yourself, this recipe yields 30 cookies that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars – In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla – Mix in the egg and vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Prepare the dry ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine the mixtures – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips – Stir in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape the cookies – Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake – Place the cookies in the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool & enjoy – Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
These soft and chewy cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. You can find a similar recipe here. Let me know if you’d like variations or additional baking tips!