Butter cookies with choco chips are a classic treat with a buttery flavor and bursts of chocolate in every bite. Perfect with tea or coffee, these cookies are simple to make and loved by all.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat again until fully incorporated.
3. Prepare the Dough
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
4. Shape the Cookies
- Scoop small portions of dough (about 1 tablespoon) and roll them into balls.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
5. Bake the Cookies
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Serve
- Serve the cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.
Tips
- Use room-temperature butter for better creaming and texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
- Replace chocolate chips with chunks of your favorite chocolate for a gourmet touch.
Nutrition Chart for Butter Cookies with Choco Chips (per cookie, approximately 20 cookies)
• Calories —————— 150 kcal
• Total Fat —————— 8 g
• Cholesterol ————— 25 mg
• Sodium ——————– 50 mg
• Total Carbohydrates — 18 g
• Protein ——————— 2 g
• Sugar ———————— 10 g
• Fiber ———————— 1 g
Note: These values are approximate and may vary depending on the ingredients used and portion size.