Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, if using, and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips or chunks.
- Drop cookie dough by the spoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving enough space for the cookies to spread.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information: (per cookie, assuming ½ cup chocolate chips and no vanilla extract)
- Calories: Approx. 250 calories per cookie (depending on the size of the cookies)
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Fluffy and soft texture with a slightly crispy edge.
- Chocolate chips provide a rich chocolate flavor.
- Ideal for chocolate lovers, especially those who enjoy soft cookies with a hint of crispness on the edges.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so soft and fluffy! The chocolate chips add a perfect balance to the sweetness." - John Doe, New York, USA.
- "The texture is just right - not too crispy, not too soft." - Jane Smith, California, USA.
- "This is a great recipe for a quick dessert that my family loves." - Michael Johnson, Texas, USA.
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use softened butter and not melted butter for the best texture in the cookies.
- Do not overmix the dough; it should be just combined to avoid tough cookies.
- If you prefer a crispy cookie, bake for a slightly longer time but be careful not to overbake them as they may become hard and dry.
