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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ll Crave

Indulge in homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies that are soft, chewy, and the perfect antidote to store-bought versions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Can be replaced with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Be cautious with measurement
  • ½ teaspoon salt Consider using kosher salt or omitting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Use softened butter for easier mixing
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar Dark brown sugar can enhance flavor
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Adjust sweetness by varying proportions
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature is optimal
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Can substitute with almond extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Consider using dark chocolate or milk chocolate

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until no more flour is visible, then fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Cover dough tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F while the dough chills and prepare baking sheets.
  7. Drop rounded balls of dough onto baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week for best freshness.

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