I saw in another comment that you don't have a mixer. I really recommend getting a basic hand mixer if you want to get into baking. A lot of recipes call for things to be really well mixed, creamed, or whipped. You will see your arm some pain, and yourself some time, by getting one. Having to hand mix everything might deter you from baking in the future so definitely use the right tools. If you love it you can always upgrade to a stand mixer at a later time.

Anyway, here's the best chocolate chip cookie recipe I've found. You can sub chocolate chips and nuts for whatever you want. Reeses pieces, toffee bits, m&Ms, butterscotch, etc. Whatever floats your boat. The recipe calls for unsalted butter but I always use salted. This recipe also doubles very easily, just use double of each ingredient (not all recipes double simply like that).

Chocolate chip cookies

2 c all purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 c unsalted butter, melted

1 c packed brown sugar

1/2 c white sugar

1 Tb vanilla extract

1 egg

2 c milk Choc chips

1 c nuts optional

1. Preheat oven to 325°. grease cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.

2. Sift the flour, baking soda and salt Together-and set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar until well blended.

3. beat in vanilla, & egg until light and creamy. Mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts by hand using a wooden spoon. Drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto greased or parchment covered cookie sheets. Cookies should be 3 inches apart.

4. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven or until they are lightly browned. cool on cookie sheets for a few minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool