Starting to make cookies can be daunting, with so many steps, but with this recipe, a simple craving can be satisfied! These cookies are soft, chewy, and once the mix is prepared they just need to be baked! The mix is super simple and may only require things that you have lying around the house already! There are no fancy techniques, and you can skip the chilling step that a lot of cookie recipes need. Simply bake and enjoy cookies in under 30 minutes!
First, the recipe focuses on one bowl. There is no need for a stand mixer, or to pull out several bowls and make this chore a lot longer. There is no need to chill the mix. Most cookie recipes require you to chill the mix for several hours, but that is not the case here. The entire process can be done in 20 minutes! Finally, using only simple baking ingredients that a lot of people already have and will require nothing special!
Foolproof Results Every Time
This recipe follows precise measurements and cooking techniques.
Perfect for Beginners
Baking cookies is a fun and simple activity. You can succeed with this recipe the first time you try it.
What Makes This an Easy Recipe
Minimal Prep Time
You will spend only 5 minutes mixing the ingredients.
Basic Mixing Technique
You will need to combine everything by hand, with just a spoon.
Flexible Ingredient Substitutions
This is a simple recipe, and forgiving. You can replace any of the ingredients based on your preferences.
Quick Baking Time
After mixing and shaping the cookies, they will take only 10-12 minutes to bake.
Easy Cleanup
You will only need to wash one bowl and one baking sheet.
Ingredients Needed for This Simple Recipe
Needed Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups
- 1/2 cup melted butter: 1 stick
- Brown sugar: 3/4 cup
- Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup
- 1 large egg:
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- 1 cup Chocolate chips:
Needed Ingredients
- Chopped nuts: 1/2 cup (walnuts or pecans)
- Sea salt flakes for topping
- Extra* chocolate chips for more indulgence
- 1/3 cup Coconut flakes: for tropical twist
Simple Recipe Instructions
Ingredients List
- 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup melted butter (make sure it’s cooled)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of chocolate chips
Simple Recipe Instructions
Step 1: Set Everything Up (2 minutes)
Set oven to 375°F. Place baking sheet with parchment paper
Step 2: Combine All Wet Ingredients (2 minutes)
Get a large bowl. Add melted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, the egg, and vanilla. Stir until it’s mixed.
Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients (2 minutes)
Toss the flour, salt, and baking soda into the bowl, mix it and don’t go overboard.
Step 4: Fold in Chocolate Chips (1 minute)
Scoop in the chocolate chips and mix until every bite has some chocolate in it.
Step 5: Scoop and Bake (15 minutes)
Use a tablespoon to take some dough and put it on the baking tray, leaving spaces of 2 inches between each pile. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges get a light brown.
Step 6: Cool and Enjoy
Put the baking tray on a wire rack and wait 5 minutes before taking the cookies off the tray.
Variations for This Recipe
Double Chocolate Variation
For chocolate lovers:
- Instead of using 1/4 cup of flour add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder.
- Add both chocolate and white chocolate chips.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Variation
For nutty lovers:
- Add 2 tablespoons of peanut butter to your liquid ingredients.
- Instead of some chocolate chips, use peanut butter chips.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Variation
For a heartier texture:
- Instead of 1/2 cup of flour use 1/2 cup of rolled oats.
- Include 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
Gluten-Free Variation
For dietary needs:
- You can use a gluten-free 1:1 flour blend.
- If your flour blend doesn’t have xanthan gum, add 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum.
Vegan Variation
For a plant-based version:
- Instead of butter use coconut oil (melted).
- Substitute your egg for 2 tablespoons of applesauce.
- Use chocolate chips that have no dairy.
Tips for Success
Use Melted Butter
Not having to cream your butter first makes this method a game changer. Just let it cool for a minute before mixing so it doesn’t cook the egg.
Don’t Over Mix
Mix until the ingredients are just combined to avoid overmixing and developing gluten which makes the cookies tough.
Use Parchment Paper
This recipe is easiest with parchment paper because it helps with sticking and browning.
Check for Doneness
Cookies should be slightly underbaked in the center when you take them out. They’ll cook a bit more on the pan after you take them off.
Size Matters for Even Baking
To be sure all cookies bake evenly, use a cookie scoop or a spoon to make uniform cookies.
Why This is the Best Recipe for Beginners
No Special Equipment Needed
You just need a bowl, a spoon, and a baking sheet. Everything else is optional.
Hard to Mess Up
Even a little bit of extra or less of an ingredient shouldn’t change too much in how the cookies turn out.
Instant Results
Other baking can take a long time, but with this recipe, you can enjoy the finished cookies in less than 30 minutes.
Builds Confidence
Once beginner bakers succeed with this recipe, they are more likely to try more difficult recipes.
Storing Your Easy Recipe Results
Room Temperature Storage
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week. To keep them from getting hard, put a slice of bread in the container with them.
Frozen Cookies
You can freeze cookies for 3 months. Just put small pieces of parchment paper between layers of cookies in a container.
Freezing Cookie Dough
The cookie dough for this recipe freezes great!
- Spoon dough balls out onto a cookie sheet.
- Let them freeze, then put them in a bag.
- You can bake them straight from frozen! Just add a minute or two to the bake time.
Creative Uses for This Easy Recipe
More Than Just Cookies
- Ice cream cookie sandwiches: You can sandwich ice cream between two cookies!
- Yogurt topping: Crumble cookies on top of yogurt or ice cream sundaes.
- Cookie milkshake: blend cookies into a vanilla shake.
- Cute gifts: put them in a pretty container to give to friends or neighbors.
Questions You Might Have About This Easy Recipe
Can I use salted butter in this easy recipe?
Yes, in that case you should use 1/2 teaspoon of salt to avoid a salty cookie.
Why do my cookies look so flat?
There might be a chance that the butter you used was too hot because if it’s too warm it can make the cookie spread too much.
Can I double this easy recipe?
Yes! You can double all the amounts in this easy recipe if you want to make a bigger batch.
How do I know when cookies from this easy recipe are done?
The edges should look lightly golden while the centers still look a little soft. They’ll continue to bake on the hot pan.
Can I make this easy recipe without brown sugar?
You can, but the brown sugar makes this easy recipe special because the sugar adds moisture and chew.
Conclusion
This easy recipe shows that you don’t need advanced skills or special techniques to bake a delicious chocolate chip cookie. You can satisfy your cookie craving with some simple ingredients, a one bowl mix, and a quick bake! You can get perfectly baked chocolate chip cookies with this recipe every time, even if you are a beginner.
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