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Delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chocolate chip cookies have a reliably soft center and crisp edges, made with pantry staples for a tender, buttery treat every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level for accuracy
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Reduce to 1/4 teaspoon if using salted butter
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed Light or dark works
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
Mix-ins
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment or leave ungreased.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with both sugars until smooth and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes by hand or 1 to 2 minutes with a mixer.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating briefly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
  5. Add the flour mixture in two additions, folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each mound.
  2. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are golden and centers look set but still soft.
  3. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgSugar: 10g

Notes

For chewier cookies, use slightly more brown sugar and avoid overbaking. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.

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