Looking for an easy chocolate chip cookie recipe that delivers soft, chewy centers and perfectly golden, slightly crispy edges? These homemade chocolate chip cookies are simple to make with everyday pantry ingredients and require minimal prep time. Made with melted butter, brown sugar, and plenty of semi-sweet chocolate chips, these cookies are rich, buttery, and delicious in every bite. Whether you're baking a quick weeknight treat, making dessert for the family, or satisfying a chocolate chip cookie craving, this easy recipe is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, leveled
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Flaky sea salt, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Combine the butter and sugars. In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk for 1–2 minutes until a smooth paste forms.
Add the egg and vanilla. Crack the egg into the butter and sugar mixture, add the vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
Add the dry ingredients. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, gently folding until just combined. Avoid overmixing the dough.
Fold in the chocolate chips. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and mix gently with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop the cookies. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet to make approximately 13–15 cookies, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake the cookies. Bake for approximately 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers still look slightly soft.
Add flaky sea salt. Remove the cookies from the oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired.
Cool and enjoy. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving. Enjoy your homemade chocolate chip cookies with a glass of cold milk or your favorite warm drink!