Golden Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic cookies with a perfect balance of chewy centers and crisp edges, made with pantry staples. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup chocolate chips
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar with an electric mixer until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 large egg, then beat until combined.
- Step 3: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Step 4: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop 1.5-tablespoon portions of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are set.









