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Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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These classic Chocolate Chip Cookies feature a perfectly soft and chewy texture with a rich buttery flavor balanced by sweet chocolate chips. Ideal for any occasion, this recipe is straightforward to follow and yields generous portions to satisfy your cookie cravings.

Ingredients

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Butter and Sugars

  • 14 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour (plus up to 3 extra tablespoons if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt or sea salt

Chocolate

  • 3 cups chocolate chips (any variation or chunks)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or spraying with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Partially Melt Butter: Soften the butter by microwaving it until half melted or placing it in a metal bowl inside the preheating oven. Allow it to cool slightly before use to avoid cooking the eggs.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Beat the cooled butter with the granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition to incorporate fully.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt while mixing on low speed to avoid overdevelopment of gluten. If the dough feels too wet or sticky, add extra flour one tablespoon at a time, up to three tablespoons maximum, until the desired consistency is achieved.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the 3 cups of chocolate chips into the dough ensuring an even distribution without overmixing the dough.
  6. Scoop and Shape Dough: Using a ¼ cup measure for large cookies or 1.5 tablespoons for smaller ones, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Space cookies adequately to allow spreading. Optionally, press the dough slightly and add a few extra chocolate chips on top for presentation.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake one tray at a time in the preheated oven: 10–12 minutes for large cookies or 8–9 minutes for smaller ones. Remove when edges are golden and centers are set but still soft.
  8. Cool: Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before storing to maintain texture.
  9. Store: Once cooled, store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh. The recipe makes about 12 large cookies or 24 smaller cookies.

Notes

  • Partially melting the butter helps achieve a chewy texture in the cookies.
  • Add extra flour only if the dough is too wet; too much can make the cookies dry or tough.
  • Chocolate chips can be substituted with chunks or mixed types like semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate to vary flavor.
  • Baking one tray at a time ensures even cooking and prevents burning.
  • Using parchment paper is preferred to prevent sticking and easy cleanup.
  • For softer cookies, slightly underbake and allow them to finish setting on the baking sheet after removing from the oven.

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