The Best Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

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Buttery, chewy cookies with a gooey center, studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips for the ultimate treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, layers unsalted butter, light brown sugar, white sugar 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 12 min Serves 12 American cuisine 120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar
1/4 cup (50g) white sugar
1 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup (200g) chocolate chips
1/4 cup (optional) chocolate curls
1/2 cup (for garnish) powdered sugar
1/4 cup (optional) sprinkles
1/4 tsp (optional) cinnamon

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Step 3: Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup chocolate curls. Drop by spoonfuls onto a lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
Step 4: Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkles before serving.