Chocolate Chip Cookies

Name: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 26 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 115 g of unsalted butter; 100 g of granulated sugar; 100 g of brown sugar; 1 eggs; 1 tsp of vanilla extract; 190 g of flour; 1/2 tsp of baking soda; 1/4 tsp of salt; 200 g of chocolate chips

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These chocolate chip cookies can be crisp or chewy depending on the baking time. 🍪 They keep for a week in a tin box.

Total time: 26 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 11 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.25

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 9

Estimated cost €3.00

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Whisk
Spatula
Parchment paper
Baking sheet

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 350 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix well.
In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add this dry mixture to the previous mixture and stir until you have a smooth dough.
Fold the chocolate chips into the cookie dough.
Using a tablespoon, drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure to space them far enough apart.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for , until golden around the edges.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

220kcal

Protein2 g4%
Carbs31 g56%
Fat10 g41%
Fiber1 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

🌰 To add an extra touch of crunch and flavor to your cookies, you can also stir in chopped nuts such as pecans, hazelnuts, or almonds. This adds an interesting texture and a nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with chocolate. 🌰

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Freezes very well, up to 2 months once baked, in a freezer bag. Raw dough can also be frozen in balls.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 4-5 days max in an airtight container at room temperature.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The dough can be made the day before and keeps 24-48h in the fridge wrapped in plastic wrap.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not relevant for cookies. For a soft center, 2-3 min in the oven at 150°C or in an air fryer. Microwave not recommended (softens too much).

Variations

Replace some of the chocolate chips with chopped nuts or hazelnuts.
Use white or milk chocolate for a sweeter version.
Shorten the baking time for chewier cookies, lengthen it for more crunch.

Mistakes to avoid

Not spacing the cookies out: they merge while baking. Leave room on the baking sheet.
Overbaking the cookies: they harden. Take them out when the edges are golden.
Moving them to the rack while hot: they break. Let them rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes first.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get chewy or crisp cookies?

It all depends on the baking time: 10 minutes gives chewier cookies, 12 minutes crispier ones. Take them out when the edges are golden, even if the center still looks soft: they firm up as they cool.

Why use two kinds of sugar?

White sugar adds crispness around the edges, while brown sugar, which is moister, gives chewiness and a caramel flavor. Together they balance the texture and make the cookies both tender and golden.

What does the baking soda do?

Baking soda makes the cookies rise slightly and helps them spread and brown. Mixed with the flour and salt, it distributes evenly. Measure it precisely: too much baking soda gives a bitter taste.

How many cookies per baking sheet?

Drop mounds of dough by the tablespoon, spacing them far enough apart, since they spread while baking. Depending on the size of your baking sheet, bake one or two batches to get all 12 cookies.