Description
Enjoy warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies with this timeless recipe that strikes the perfect balance of soft, chewy, and slightly crisp textures. Packed with flavor and easy-to-follow steps, it’s perfect for both novice and experienced bakers.
Ingredients
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2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup packed brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts or dried fruit
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
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In a mixing bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
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Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
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Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
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Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts or dried fruit if using).
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Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are soft.
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Cool on baking sheet for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
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Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker, chewier cookies.
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Toast nuts before adding for enhanced flavor.
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Cookies store well for up to a week at room temperature or 3 months frozen.
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Add a slice of bread to your container to keep cookies soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 42g)
- Calories: 203 kcal
- Sugar: 16.8 g
- Sodium: 125.2 mg
- Fat: 9.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 27.7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2.1 g
- Cholesterol: 25.6 mg
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