Soft and Chewy 5-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies
Who doesn’t love a classic chocolate chip cookie? This recipe for Soft and Chewy 5-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies is sure to become a household favorite. With just five simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies in no time.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of butter, softened
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 cup of chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour and baking soda to the mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information:
Serving size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Sodium: 80mg
Total Carbohydrates: 18g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 10g
Protein: 2g
Helpful Tips:
- For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake them.
- Try adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking for a sweet and salty flavor.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate chips, like dark chocolate or white chocolate.
- You can add chopped nuts or dried fruit to the dough for added texture and flavor.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Expert Secrets:
- Creaming the butter and sugar until light and fluffy is key to achieving the perfect cookie texture.
- Using melted butter instead of softened butter will result in a flatter, crispier cookie.
- Sifting the flour before adding it to the mixture will help prevent overmixing the dough.
- Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking will help prevent spreading and result in a thicker cookie.
- Adding a splash of vanilla extract or almond extract can enhance the flavor of the cookies.