Recipe Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies are a timeless treat that combines the sweetness of sugar with the richness of butter and the indulgence of chocolate. These cookies are crispy on the edges and chewy in the center, making them irresistible for any occasion. This simple recipe will guide you through each step to achieve the perfect batch of cookies.

Ingredients

• Egg: 1
• All-purpose flour: 1 cup
• Sugar: 1⅕ cups
• Butter: 80 g (softened)
• Chocolate (dark or semi-sweet): 90 g (chopped)

Method

1. Prepare the dough base: In a mixing bowl, combine 80 g of softened butter and 1⅕ cups of sugar. Using a spoon or hand mixer, blend until smooth and creamy. Add 1 egg to the mixture and continue beating until fully incorporated and the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
2. Incorporate the flour: Gradually sift 1 cup of all-purpose flour into the butter mixture, stirring as you go. Continue mixing until a smooth dough forms. Once mixed, place the dough in the refrigerator to chill for 20-30 minutes, which helps to firm it up for shaping.
3. Prepare the chocolate: While the dough is chilling, chop 90 g of chocolate into small chunks using a chef’s knife. You can use chocolate chips instead, but freshly chopped chocolate melts more evenly and gives larger, gooey pockets of chocolate in the cookies.
4. Prepare the baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
5. Form the cookies: Remove the dough from the refrigerator and gently fold in the chopped chocolate. Scoop out portions of dough, about the size of a tablespoon, and roll them into small balls. Arrange the balls of dough on the lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie as they will spread during baking.
6. Bake the cookies: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the cookies for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still slightly soft. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy these delicious cookies with a glass of milk or on their own!