- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 250 kcal
Quick summary
“Delicious chocolate chip cookies are a delight that brightens your day. Understandably, they are easy to make and offer a variety of flavors.”
What you need to know
- Beat the butter and sugars until you get a light and fluffy cream.
- Mix the eggs and vanilla extract into the butter.
- Add the dry ingredients to the eggs and butter, mixing until homogeneous.
- Add chocolate chips and mix gently.
- Make balls of dough and place on the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 cup of unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips
- Use chocolate chips of different types (milk, dark) for a more varied flavor.
- Try adding walnuts or nuts to enrich the texture.
- Keep butter at room temperature to ensure a smooth mixture.
- Avoid baking in a very hot oven so the cookies don't get dry.
- For crunchier cookies, refrigerate the dough before baking.
Instructions
Principal
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat the butter with the sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Incorporate the vanilla extract into the mixture.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until homogeneous.
- Add the chocolate chips and mix gently.
- With the help of spoons, make small balls of dough and place them on the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve the cookies while still warm or store in an airtight container after they are cold.
Chef's tips
- Avoid baking in a very hot oven so the cookies do not get dry.
- For crispier cookies, take the dough to the refrigerator before baking.
- Try adding walnuts or nuts to enrich the texture.
Variations
- Add nuts or chestnuts to the batter before baking.
- Try chocolate chips of different flavors instead of the traditional ones.
- Add lemon instead of vanilla extract.
Substitutions
- Use peanut butter instead of traditional butter.
- Replace the baking soda with potassium bicarbonate.
- Substitute wheat flour for rice flour for a milder flavor.
How to store
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Once cool, the cookies can be stored in a tin in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Can it be frozen?
- It is not possible to freeze the cookies.
- The cookies don't thaw well and lose their texture.
What to serve with
- A cup of hot coffee.
- Milk ice cream to serve with it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I freeze the cookies?
It is not possible to freeze the cookies.
How can I make the cookies crispy?
For crunchier cookies, refrigerate the dough before baking.
What is the shelf life of the cookies?
Cookies can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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