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Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies You'll Want to Bake Today

Discover the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies; these soft and chewy treats will evoke nostalgia and are easily customizable for every baker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened; for dairy-free option, substitute with coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar can be swapped with coconut sugar for a healthier alternative
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar both light and dark sugars work well
  • 2 large Eggs or replace with flaxseed meal or applesauce (1/4 cup per egg)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract using pure vanilla enhances the taste
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour a gluten-free blend can replace it if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda do not substitute with baking powder without adjustments
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt can be omitted if using salted butter
  • 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips mix in dark or milk chocolate for a different experience

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Cookie Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Hand mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges are golden and centers are slightly underbaked.
  9. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes helps stabilize fats for thicker cookies. Avoid over-mixing to keep cookies tender, and underbake slightly for chewiness.

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