There’s something magical about the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through the house. These Quick Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect for when you want a sweet treat without spending hours in the kitchen. Soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate, they’re a classic that never disappoints.

Ingredients

• 1 cup soft butter or margarine
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla essence
• 2¼ cups cake flour
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1½ cups sugar (mix of white and brown)
• ½ cup chocolate chips

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy—this is the base for your soft cookies.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla essence, until fully combined.
4. Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, and salt.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually fold the flour mixture into the butter-sugar mixture until just combined.
6. Add chocolate chips and stir gently to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
7. Scoop the dough onto your prepared baking tray. Leave space between each cookie—they’ll spread as they bake!
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden, but the centers remain soft.
9. Cool slightly on the tray before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

Watch the video to see the full step-by-step method for baking these irresistible cookies!

Tips for Perfect Cookies

• Don’t overbake! The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
• For an extra rich flavor, try using all brown sugar or adding a pinch of cinnamon.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days—or hide them from family if you want them all to yourself!

Whether it’s a cozy afternoon treat with tea or a last-minute dessert for guests, these cookies hit the sweet spot every time.

Onalenna

Quick Chocolate Chip Cookies