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chocolate chip cookie

Chocolate Chip Cookie

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This chocolate chip cookie recipe delivers soft, gooey centers with crispy edges—perfect for any skill level. It’s a beginner-friendly classic that bakes in under 15 minutes with everyday pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 people
Course: desserts, snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened
  • 1 cup Brown sugar Packed
  • 1/2 cup White sugar
  • 2 Eggs Large
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour Spoon & level
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips Or chopped chocolate chunks

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large, for wet ingredients
  • 1 spatula For folding in chocolate
  • 1 Baking tray Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Oven Preheated to 350°F

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat butter with both sugars until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Slowly stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips or chunks.
  7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are just set.
  9. Let rest on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20g

Notes

For a richer taste, brown the butter before mixing.
Add chopped nuts, white chocolate, or sea salt flakes to customize.
Freeze scooped dough for up to 3 months; bake directly from frozen, adding 2 minutes.

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