Classic Dad’s Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Homemade Treat
A simple and comforting chocolate chip cookie recipe with only five ingredients, delivering perfectly golden, crispy edges and chewy centers. This easy homemade treat is quick to make and loved by all ages.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165g) packed brown sugar
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (270g) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick silicone mat.
- Cream the butter and sugars together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour a little at a time until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart (yields about 24 cookies).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers still look slightly soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use softened butter for best creaming results. Do not overmix after adding flour to avoid tough cookies. Chilling dough for 15 minutes helps prevent spreading. Watch baking time closely to achieve chewy centers and crispy edges. Optional: sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 2
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