Easy Chewy Cookies
Indulge in the ultimate homemade treat with these Easy Chewy Cookies—soft, buttery, and delightfully simple to make. This recipe combines pantry staples like light brown sugar, unsalted butter, and a hint of vanilla extract to create cookies with irresistibly gooey centers and lightly crisp edges. With just 15 minutes of prep time and optional chocolate chips or mix-ins for a personal touch, these cookies are perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. They bake to golden perfection in under 10 minutes, making them a quick and satisfying dessert or snack. Serve them warm with a glass of milk for an unbeatable comfort food experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 125 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams light brown sugar
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 piece large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 100 grams chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl. Beat again until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips (or other mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit) if using.
Scoop small portions of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking trays, spacing them at least 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look soft. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
Remove the trays from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking trays for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Easy Chewy Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2976 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.4 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.2 g | 411% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 463 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 1385 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 417.8 g | 152% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 254.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 248 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 792 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
