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Delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack

Chocolate Chip Cookies

These classic chocolate chip cookies are soft in the center with perfectly crisp edges, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 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 Weighing flour yields more consistent results than cup measurements.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt If using salted butter, omit or reduce this.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature About 2 sticks of butter.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar For a lower-sugar version, cut by 1/4 cup.
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar For chewier cookies, use all brown sugar.
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature Use room-temperature eggs for even mixing.
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Use good-quality vanilla for a noticeable flavor lift.
Chocolate Chips
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Swap half for milk or dark chocolate for a different sweetness profile.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until each is incorporated. Stir in the vanilla.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, making sure not to overmix.
  6. Gently stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
  7. Scoop generous tablespoon-sized mounds of dough and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared sheet.
Baking
  1. If you want thicker cookies, chill the scoops for 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes. Remove when edges are golden and centers still look a little soft.
  3. Let the 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: 100mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Serve warm with milk or ice cream. Store in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days. To maintain softness, add a slice of bread in the container. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.

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