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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies That Will Melt Your Heart

These Chocolate Chip Cookies are chewy and filled with melty goodness, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour Provides the structure for wonderfully chewy cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Acts as a leavening agent; ensure it’s fresh for maximum puffiness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness; feel free to omit for a low-sodium option.
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter (room temperature) Adds richness; can use margarine.
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar Sweetness and promotes cookie spread.
  • 0.75 cup packed brown sugar Imparts moisture and a rich flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Elevates the overall flavor.
  • 2 large eggs Binds the ingredients together and adds moisture.
  • 2 cups chocolate chips The star of the show for that sweet, melty goodness.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • electric mixer
  • rubber spatula
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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  2. In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
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  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together room temperature unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then pour in the vanilla extract.
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  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
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  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
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  7. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
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  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For thicker cookies, refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.

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