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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ultimate Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

This soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies recipe is a family favorite, made with simple ingredients for warmth and nostalgia.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free baking mix
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure freshness
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt use kosher salt
  • 0.75 cups butter melt just until warm
  • 0.75 cups light brown sugar can substitute dark brown sugar
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar organic cane sugar is a healthier alternative
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar can substitute lemon juice
  • 1 large egg or a flaxseed egg for vegan option
  • 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips dark chocolate can be used
  • coarse sea salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Beat together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  4. Mix in vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and the egg until well combined.
  5. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 3 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are light golden brown and centers look slightly underbaked.
  9. Sprinkle a pinch of coarse sea salt on top of warm cookies and cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Cookies can be reheated in the microwave or oven.

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