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Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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This easy-to-make Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe yields chewy edges and gooey centers baked to golden perfection. Made with simple pantry staples, it delivers rich flavor and an irresistible texture perfect for any occasion—from comforting snacks to family baking time or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution and prevents clumps, creating a smooth base for your cookie dough.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, beat unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes fluffy and light in color, typically around 3-4 minutes. This process incorporates air, contributing to your cookies’ soft texture.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract. The eggs help to bind ingredients while adding moisture, and vanilla enhances overall flavor depth.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Overmixing can make cookies dense and tough, so stop once you see no more flour.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips with a spatula to distribute them evenly throughout the dough, ensuring every bite includes melty chocolate goodness.
  6. Scoop and Bake: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving room for spreading. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers still look slightly soft for chewy perfection.

Notes

  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and control spreading during baking.
  • Use room temperature butter and eggs for a smooth blend and even texture.
  • Remove cookies from oven when edges are set but centers still look soft to avoid overbaking.
  • Spoon and level flour when measuring to prevent dense cookies.
  • Try different chocolates such as dark, milk, or chunks for variety in taste and texture.
  • To make cookies chewier, use more brown sugar, slightly underbake, or add an extra egg yolk.
  • Salted butter can be used if you reduce or omit the added salt in the recipe.

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