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Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Indulge in the Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies, a delightful treat with crisp edges and soft centers, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 7 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • cookie sheets
  • sturdy spatula
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
  2. Cream the softened unsalted butter, white sugar, and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla bean paste.
  4. Dissolve baking soda in hot water and add to the batter along with fine salt; mix gently.
  5. Gradually add all-purpose flour, mixing just until combined to keep the dough soft and chewy.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using, ensuring they're evenly distributed in the dough.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for approximately 10 minutes, until edges are lightly browned but centers remain soft.
  9. Let cookies rest for 5-7 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is softened, and watch baking time closely. Experiment with mix-ins for variations.

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