At a glance

Read through the method once, then prep the ingredients in the order listed.

• Yield: 18 cookies
• Prep time: 35 minutes
• Cook time: 15 minutes

For the most consistent result, use the listed weights when available; household measures are rounded.

Estimated nutrition per serving

Serving basis: One serving from the final reviewed yield of 18 cookies.

• Calories: 180 kcal
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbohydrates: 24 g
• Fat: 9 g
• Sodium: 119 mg

Estimated from the listed ingredients and serving yield using USDA FoodData Central. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions, cooking losses, oil absorption, and portion size.

Cookie Dough

Have these measured and ready before you begin.

• 125 g butter (4.4 oz), at room temperature
• 2 large eggs
• about 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (200 ml by volume) powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• about 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (200 ml by volume) chocolate chips
• 300 g all-purpose flour (10.6 oz)
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Beat the room-temperature butter until creamy, add the eggs, and beat again.

2. Mix in the powdered sugar, baking powder, salt, and vanilla.

3. Add the sifted flour and chocolate chips and mix briefly into a dough.

4. Cover and chill for 20 minutes.

5. Scoop 1 1/2-tablespoon portions, roll quickly, and space them 2 inches apart on parchment.

6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers still soft. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Sources

1. USDA FoodData Central — April 2026 data release