Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies is a easy American recipe that serves 6. 150 calories per serving. Recipe by Justin Holmes on YouTube.

Prep: 18 min | Cook: 12 min | Total: 40 min

Cost: $2.35 total, $0.39 per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 stick Butter (softened, salted)
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 6 tablespoons White Sugar (granulated)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla)
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips (semi‑sweet)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven

    Set the oven to 350°F (177°C) and let it fully preheat while you prepare the dough.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 350°F

  2. Cream Butter and Sugars

    In the mixing bowl, combine the softened salted butter, ½ cup packed brown sugar, and 6 tablespoons white sugar. Beat with the wooden spoon until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well‑combined.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Add Vanilla

    Stir in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract until evenly distributed.

    Time: PT1M

  4. Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a separate small bowl, whisk together 2 cups all‑purpose flour.

    Time: PT2M

  5. Mix Dry Into Wet

    Gradually add the flour to the butter‑sugar mixture, stirring with the wooden spoon until just combined. Stop mixing as soon as the dough comes together.

    Time: PT5M

  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips

    Gently fold 1 cup chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even distribution.

    Time: PT2M

  7. Portion onto Baking Sheet

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

    Time: PT5M

  8. Bake Cookies

    Place the sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 11–15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set but still soft.

    Time: PT12M

    Temperature: 350°F

  9. Cool and Serve

    Remove the sheet, let the cookies sit on the hot tray for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
150
Protein
2 g
Carbohydrates
20 g
Fat
7 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian

Allergens: Dairy, Wheat, Soy (in chocolate chips)

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe by Justin Holmes

A simple, crowd‑pleasing chocolate chip cookie recipe from Justin Holmes. Softened salted butter, brown and white sugars, vanilla, flour and plenty of chocolate chips come together for chewy, golden‑brown cookies that are perfect for any gathering.

EasyAmericanServes 6

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Source Video
25m
Prep
17m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
52m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$2.35
Total cost
$0.39
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  • Mix dry ingredients into wet just until combined.
  • Do not over‑bake; pull cookies when edges are golden and centers are still soft.
  • Cool on a rack for even texture.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot baking sheet with oven mitts to avoid burns.
  • Do not leave the oven unattended while baking.

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