Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Baking cookies is a holiday tradition that leaves you with delicious sweets for friends and family. On top of that, every batch leaves a sweet aroma you can smell throughout your home. As you begin to gather your favorite recipes for the winter, take a look at our version for an easy chocolate chip cookie recipe. These treats are quick, simple and utterly delicious. From the soft-baked dough to the sugary chocolate chips, each flavor of this treat leaves your taste buds happy and craving more. Plus, the sprinkle of Maldon sea salt flakes tops off this classic dessert. To prepare this recipe, you'll need to break out your stand mixer, or a large bowl and handmixer, as well as a cookie scoop. Depending on your preferred size, you'll also need two to three baking sheets. Once you've gathered all the tools, you're ready to begin preparing these iconic desserts. Below, you'll find our step-by-step easy chocolate chip cookie recipe, which guides you through the entire process of making this delicious treat.
Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
- 1 cup of salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups of brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 3 cups of flour
- 1 cup of mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup of milk chocolate chips
- Maldon sea salt flakes
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar, about 3-4 minutes or until lightened in color.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Add in vanilla, baking soda and salt.
- Stir/mix in the flour until mostly combined. Then, add both kinds of chocolate chips and mix until fully combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop about 2 tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet. Repeat this step, placing each scoop about 1 inch apart, until no dough remains. You should be able to fit about 12 cookies per sheet.
- Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Once done, sprinkle the tops with a small amount of finishing salt, such as Maldon sea salt flakes, before letting them cool.
