Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is a simple chocolate chip cookie recipe that makes super soft chocolate, super yummy chip cookies – no mixer necessary, no chilling needed.

I’ve made a lot of chocolate chip cookies. A lot a lot. Probably more cookies than I should say.

Sometimes, I break out my mixer and make a recipe like my brownie cookie recipe that needs time to chill.

Other times, I want cookies five minutes ago. When those cookie cravings hit, I need a simple, easy, go-to cookie that I can whip up in just a few minutes.

This Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is just such a recipe.

What makes this the simplest chocolate chip cookie recipe?

It uses basic pantry staple ingredients. Also, it is so fast and so easy – no mixer needed, no chilling required – that the cookies can be mixed up and baked in less than twenty minutes.

Can I use an electric mixer?

Sure! You can use one if you would prefer.

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Tools used to make Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe:

Cookie Scoop: This is the cookie scoop I have. I use it so much that I bought a second one. It’s great for scooping cookies, mini muffins, and even meatballs.

Silicone Spatula: A great all-purpose spatula is a must-have. I have two of these spatulas, and I use them for mixing, scraping, and stirring. Mine have held up well, and I like that they’re heat-resistant.

More easy cookie recipes!

• Chewy Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Thick Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Easiest chocolate chip cookie recipe - no mixer, no chilling necessary. Also, check out the video just above the recipe!

Author:I Heart Eating

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 18 minutes

Servings:24 cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easiest chocolate chip cookie recipe, easy chocolate chip cookies, homemade chocolate chip cookies

Print Rate Pin

4.89 from 273 votes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour¹
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt²
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 F.
• Microwave the butter for about 40 seconds. Butter should be completely melted but shouldn't be hot.
• In a large bowl, mix butter with the sugars until well-combined.
• Stir in vanilla and egg until incorporated.
• Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Please read the recipe note about properly measuring flour. 
• Mix dough until just combined. Dough should be soft and a little sticky but not overly sticky.
• Stir in chocolate chips.
• Scoop out 1.5 tablespoons of dough (medium cookie scoop) and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
• Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until cookies are set. They will be puffy and still look a little underbaked in the middle.³

Video

Notes

1. Be sure to fluff and then scoop and sweep to measure the flour. Too much flour will result in a dry or crumbly cookie.
2. Or 1/4 teaspoon table salt. 
3. Don't over-bake the cookies, or you won't end up with soft cookies. Several people have said that they've needed to bake the cookies for longer. Since oven temps can vary, I suggest starting with the listed baking time and increasing the time as needed.
4. Nutrition facts are estimates.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 138kcal (7%)Carbohydrates: 17g (6%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 6g (9%)Saturated Fat: 4g (20%)Cholesterol: 17mg (6%)Sodium: 109mg (5%)Potassium: 57mg (2%)Sugar: 9g (10%)Vitamin A: 130IU (3%)Calcium: 10mg (1%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

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Published 8/16/16. Updated with new photos and tips 10/3/18.

Adapted from Pinch of Yum.