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Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies: Chewy Goodness You’ll Love

Enjoy the perfect chocolate chip cookies with a thick, chewy texture and gooey centers that will transport you back to childhood.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Fresh for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed firmly
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Pure
  • 2 cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips Or chocolate chunks
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup M&Ms For color and fun!
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until combined.
  6. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop rounded scoops of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-13 minutes until the edges are lightly browned.
  9. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal texture. Chill the dough if thicker cookies are desired.

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