Kids Chocolate Chip Cookies
These delightful, chewy chocolate chip cookies are fun to make together and guaranteed to bring smiles to kids of all ages.
Ingredients
- •1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (115g)
- •1/2 cup granulated white sugar (100g)
- •1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (100g)
- •1 large egg
- •1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- •1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190g)
- •1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (180g)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 3
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat well until fully combined.
- 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand just until the flour disappears.
- 6
Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula so they are evenly distributed.
- 7
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about two inches of space between each cookie.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still soft.
- 9
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Chef tips
- For dairy-free or pareve cookies, substitute the butter with an equal amount of solid plant-based margarine.
- You can freeze the unbaked cookie dough balls in a zip-top bag for up to 2 months; just add an extra minute to the baking time when baking from frozen.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature with a slice of white bread to keep them soft for days.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished cookies should have golden, slightly crisp edges with soft, chewy centers packed with melted chocolate chips and a sweet, buttery aroma.