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Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Deliciously soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with a perfect balance of textures, using simple pantry ingredients. Ideal for sharing!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 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 Can substitute 1/4 cup with bread flour for chewier cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt Reduce to 1/4 teaspoon if using salted butter.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Do not use melted butter for the best texture.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar Higher brown sugar ratio contributes to chewiness.
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature You can use pasteurized eggs if tasting raw dough.
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Or use chopped chocolate.
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch Optional for extra softness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until incorporated. Stir in vanilla.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand, ensuring even distribution.
  7. Cover the dough and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour for thicker cookies.
Baking
  1. Scoop dough using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop and place 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets.
  2. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating pans halfway, until edges are golden and centers are soft but set.
  3. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 120mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Serve warm with milk or alongside ice cream. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Refrigerate for up to 10 days or freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.

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