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Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe for Soft, Chewy Perfection

This Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe delivers soft, chewy cookies that are a crowd favorite and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Salted Butter can substitute with unsalted butter and add a pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar can replace with more granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar no direct substitute; use all brown sugar for chewier cookies
  • 1 large Egg can replace with flax egg for vegan options
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure vanilla for best taste
  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour substituting with gluten-free flour can change texture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it is fresh for best results
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt omit if using salted butter
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips can use dark chocolate or chopped bars

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the salted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips gently using a spatula.
  6. Scoop the dough into 1.5-tablespoon mounds on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are slightly puffy.
  8. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Enjoy your cookies once cooled!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be made with various chocolate types and can include nuts for added texture.

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