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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies with crispy edges, chewy centers, and rich melted chocolate. Made from simple pantry ingredients, this recipe offers the perfect texture and flavor balance for a timeless treat everyone loves, ideal for family baking, festive occasions, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix-ins

  • 2 cups (340g) classic chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients at room temperature for easier mixing and more even baking. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined to ensure uniform rising and balanced taste.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, creating a creamy texture that helps cookies spread evenly while baking.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the cookie’s warm aroma and flavor.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to keep the cookies tender and avoid toughness.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the classic chocolate chips, ensuring every cookie will have plenty of melty chocolate in each bite.
  7. Scoop and Bake: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to place dough balls about two inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges turn golden brown but the centers remain soft.
  8. Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing the cookies to set with that perfect chewy texture.

Notes

  • Chill the Dough: Refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour to prevent excessive spreading and enhance flavor depth.
  • Measure Flour Properly: Use the spoon-and-level method to avoid densely packed flour and heavy cookies.
  • Don’t Overmix: Stir only until ingredients are combined to maintain soft, tender cookies.
  • Use Quality Chocolate: Better chocolate chips elevate flavor and texture.
  • Watch Baking Time: Remove cookies right when edges turn golden to keep chewy centers.

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