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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies that are golden on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. This easy-to-follow recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and delivers warm, melty chocolate pockets in every bite. Perfect for bakers of all levels, these cookies are ready in under 30 minutes and can be customized with mix-ins or dietary adaptations. Enjoy a timeless homemade treat that fills your kitchen with irresistible aroma and flavor.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg

Main Mix-in

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies bake evenly without sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures everything is evenly distributed, which helps your cookies rise perfectly.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer or a sturdy spoon, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy—this is key to cookie texture.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, creating a smooth, rich base for your cookie dough.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring gently to avoid overmixing—stop as soon as you barely see the flour to keep cookies tender.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Finally, stir in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough, promising pockets of melty chocolate in every bite.
  7. Scoop and Bake: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to place evenly sized balls of dough onto the lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Bake and Cool: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown but centers still look soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for better creaming with sugars and ideal texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and chewy.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading and enhance flavor (optional).
  • Use high quality chocolate chips or chunks for best taste.
  • Watch the baking time carefully; remove cookies when edges are set but centers remain soft.

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