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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Delicious, chewy chocolate chip cookies with a perfect balance of crisp edges and gooey centers, simple to make even for beginner bakers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter, softened Use quality butter for best results
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup Dark brown sugar Swapping half granulated for dark brown enhances chewiness
  • 2 large Eggs Add an extra yolk for moistness
  • 1 tea spoon Vanilla extract Use quality vanilla
  • 2.25 cups All-purpose flour Make sure not to over-measure
  • 1 tea spoon Baking soda
  • ½ tea spoon Salt
  • 2 cups Chocolate chips or chunks Avoid mini chips as they disappear

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips, making sure not to overmix.
  7. Scoop out dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out to allow room for spreading.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
  2. Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. For extra soft cookies, remove them from the oven just before they look fully done.

Notes

Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes improves texture and prevents spreading. Store cookies in an airtight container for lasting softness. Adding a piece of bread in the container keeps cookies moist.