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Freshly baked homemade chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

A straightforward classic chocolate chip cookie recipe that yields soft and chewy cookies with slightly crisp edges, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it is at room temperature.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar Brown sugar adds a caramel note.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
Chocolate Chips
  • 2 cups chocolate chips Use semi-sweet or your preferred type.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking soda.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center remains soft.
  3. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

These cookies are forgiving and can be adjusted according to taste. For a bakery-style chew, experiment with chilling the dough before baking.

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