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Freshly baked classic soft chewy chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack

Classic Soft Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are warm, pillowy, and perfectly chewy, with a rich flavor from melted butter and a hint of cornstarch, making them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level or weigh for accuracy.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch Helps keep centers soft.
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled Just until opaque.
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed Light brown sugar adds moisture.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 whole egg, room temperature Bring to room temperature for best results.
Add-ins
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, corn starch, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is glossy, about two minutes.
  4. Whisk in the vanilla extract, whole egg, and egg yolk until the mixture lightens slightly.
Baking
  1. Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  2. Fold in the chocolate chips to distribute evenly.
  3. Scoop about 1/4 cup of dough for each cookie and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheets.
  4. Chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for 1 hour or freeze for 30 minutes.
  5. Bake at 325°F for 12 to 15 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look underbaked.
  6. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 70mgSugar: 10g

Notes

These cookies stay soft for up to 5 days in an airtight container. For enhanced texture, serve with milk or ice cream. Use proper measuring techniques and chill the dough for best results.

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