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Perfectly Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Perfectly Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Perfectly Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies melt in your mouth, offering a delightful balance of chewy centers and crisp edges.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
For the Chocolate Goodness
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips can swap for milk or dark chocolate
Optional Add-ins
  • chopped nuts walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add vanilla extract and eggs, beating well after each addition.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts, ensuring even distribution.
  7. Scoop the dough into balls and place them at least 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden and centers appear slightly underbaked.
  9. Let cookies cool on sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for better thickness and to prevent spreading.

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