Ingredients
- 1¼ cups flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup cold butter (1 stick)
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 10–11 oz)
- Optional: ¼ cup walnut pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, combine cold butter pieces, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Gently mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and optional walnuts.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 6-7 minutes until edges are golden brown; cool slightly before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For chewier cookies, use cold butter and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. Experiment with different chocolate types or add oats for a heartier texture.
