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Joanna Gaines Chocolate Chip Cookies

Joanna Gaines Chocolate Chip Cookies: Soft, Chewy Perfection

Enjoy the nostalgia of Joanna Gaines Chocolate Chip Cookies, soft and chewy with a delightful aroma.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips or Butterscotch Chips
  • 1 cup Shaved Coconut
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop rounded portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but slightly soft in the center.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature butter and eggs for better mixing. Avoid overmixing to maintain a soft texture. Consider chilling the dough for enhanced flavors. Space balls of dough 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.

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