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chocolate chip cookies recipe

chocolate chip cookies recipe

These classic chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy in the center, and lightly crisp on the edges with pools of melty chocolate in every bite. Simple pantry ingredients and a quick dough make them perfect for both beginner bakers and cookie lovers alike. Fresh from the oven, they deliver that nostalgic homemade cookie flavour everyone craves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 People
Course: Dessert / Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  4. Mix in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  5. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips evenly through the dough.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto baking sheet with space between.
  8. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers soft.
  9. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Do not overbake for soft, chewy centers.
  • Chill dough 30 minutes for thicker cookies if desired.
  • Store in airtight container up to 5 days.
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