Stress-Busting Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chocolate chip cookies are a quick, easy, and comforting treat perfect for late-night cravings. They feature a chewy center with crisp edges and a rich chocolate flavor, ideal for stress relief and cozy moments.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour (or 2 cups (180 grams) oat flour for gluten-free option)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup (135 grams) packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional: a pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined, scraping the sides occasionally.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating halfway through, until edges are golden and centers look soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Use softened butter at room temperature but still holding shape for best creaming results. Chill dough for 20 minutes if kitchen is warm to prevent spreading. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender. For vegan version, use vegan butter and flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water). Dough can be refrigerated up to 24 hours or frozen shaped for later baking (add 2-3 minutes to bake time).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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