Half-Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Rich and chewy cookies made with half the butter for a lighter texture, filled with melty chocolate chips. This Indian recipe, ready in about 37 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 150 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 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a bowl, cream 1/2 cup softened butter with 1/2 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 3: Beat in 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Fold in 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Step 4: Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips. Drop by 1/2-cup portions onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Step 5: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
