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Chocolate Chip Cookies

There's nothing like a classic chocolate chip cookie, and this recipe from Mom is the best of the best.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30 Cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks softened butter* (I use unsalted, but feel free to use salted if preferred)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 12 oz package semi-sweet chocolate chips I like using 1/2 regular and 1/2 mini size

Instructions
 

  • Use an electric mixer to cream butter in large bowl until smooth.
  • Then, add sugar and brown sugar to the mixer and mix for approximately 1 minute until it becomes creamy. Mix in vanilla extract and egg for 30 seconds.
  • Slowly add flour 1/2 cup at time, and mix until well combined.
  • Add in the chocolate chips, and stir gently by hand until well combined. To make them even more delicious, I use half the regular and half the mini chocolate chips.
  • Place the covered chocolate chip cookie dough in the fridge to chill for at least one hour. If you prefer, overnight is best. *
  • After the dough has chilled, take it out of the fridge and heat oven to 375°F.
  • Place large cookies sheets on parchment paper.
  • Bake for between 8 and 11 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven until the bottom and sides are light golden brown.
  • Take the cookies out of the oven and allow them to cool on a baking sheet for 2 minutes. Then transfer to a cooling rack, allowing them to cool completely.
  • Remaining cookies can be kept at room temperature up to a week in an airtight container.