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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie for Ultimate Chewy Bliss

Discover the best chocolate chip cookie recipe with a perfect balance of soft centers and crisp edges.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Can substitute with unsalted butter plus a pinch of salt.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Can replace with more granulated sugar for less chewiness.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar White sugar can be used in place of brown sugar.
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with a flax egg for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can use imitation vanilla if preferred.
  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat or gluten-free flour can replace if necessary.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Baking powder can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter.
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips Choose your favorite type; can add nuts or dried fruit.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of salted butter, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in 2 cups of chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out roughly 1.5 tablespoons of dough onto your prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches between scoops.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden brown while the centers remain soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a different flavor experience, try variations such as adding nuts or different chocolate types. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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