Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies (Soft & Classic)

Introduction

These easy chocolate chip cookies are soft, comforting, and made with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand. With golden edges and tender centres, they’re the kind of classic cookie that feels familiar and comforting from the first bite.

Perfect for baking with family, sharing with friends, or enjoying as a homemade treat, this recipe keeps things simple while delivering reliable, delicious results every time.

Ingredients

You will need:

• ½ cup butter, softened

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup white sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• Pinch of salt

• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven
   Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.

2. Cream butter and sugars
   In a bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and creamy.

3. Add wet ingredients
   Mix in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Add dry ingredients
   Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.

5. Bake
   Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the tray, spacing evenly. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.

6. Cool & serve
   Allow cookies to cool slightly on the tray before transferring to a rack.

Helpful Tips

• Do not overbake — cookies will continue to set as they cool.

• Chill dough briefly for thicker cookies.

• Swap chocolate chips for chunks or add nuts if desired.

Why This Recipe Works

• Simple method with reliable results

• Soft, classic texture loved by all ages

• Pantry-friendly ingredients

• Easy to bake and share

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Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 12 mins | Total: 22 mins
Serves: 12–15 cookies | Best For: Baking days, family treats, sharing