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Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Best Chocolate Chip Cookies You'll Love

These Best Chocolate Chip Cookies blend crispy edges with soft, chewy centers, creating a comforting experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened; can substitute with margarine or coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar can reduce for less sweetness
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar packed; can use light or dark brown sugar interchangeably
  • 2 large Eggs for vegan option, replace with flax eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure vanilla for best results
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda can substitute with baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt reduce or omit if using salted butter
  • 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips can mix with dark chocolate chips or chunks

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition along with the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each ball.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  8. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1.5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For thicker cookies, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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