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best choclate chip cookies

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

5 from 1 vote
These soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are made with pantry staples, no mixer needed, and bake into golden perfection. Customize them with nuts, espresso, or sea salt for your own twist on the classic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 people
Course: desserts, snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Grouped for WP Recipe Maker – "Main Ingredients"
  • 1 cup 226g unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup 150g brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup 100g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups 270g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups 340g semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • mixing bowl Large bowl for mixing dough
  • Baking sheet Standard cookie sheet
  • Parchment paper Prevents sticking
  • Cookie Scoop Optional, for evenly-sized cookies

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars until smooth.
  2. Add the eggs and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until a dough forms.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
  6. Chill the dough for 30 minutes for better structure and flavor.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop dough into 1.5-tablespoon portions and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look slightly soft.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal

Notes

For even better flavor, chill the dough overnight before baking. You can also freeze the dough balls and bake from frozen, just add 2 extra minutes to the baking time.

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