Lazy Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Lazy Chocolate Chip Cookies are quick and easy to make, perfect for a warm, sweet treat without the hassle of a big kitchen project. Soft in the middle and slightly crispy at the edges, they're loaded with chocolate in every bite.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup melted butter (salted or unsalted) Let cool slightly before mixing.
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour Scoop and level for accurate measurement.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Ensure it's fresh for best results.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Use less if butter is very salty.
Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup chocolate chips Plus a few extra for topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, stir the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until glossy and smooth.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add all purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until dry flour disappears.
- Fold in chocolate chips and save a small handful to press on top.
- Scoop dough into balls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each) and place them on the baking sheet, leaving space between.
Baking
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set but the center is still soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For gooey cookies, pull them at 9 minutes; for a more structured cookie, go closer to 11 minutes. Press extra chocolate chips on top for a classic look.