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Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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5 from 14 reviews

These Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with rich chocolate chips. Perfectly balanced between sweet and buttery, they offer a classic treat that’s simple to make and loved by all ages.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (167g) salted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (123g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (304g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup (200g) favorite chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened salted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This step creates a tender and chewy texture.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to create a consistent batter.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agent and salt throughout the dough.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients Into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula to evenly distribute them without breaking them up.
  7. Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
  9. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents breakage and ensures perfect texture.

Notes

  • For chewier cookies, use melted butter instead of softened.
  • You can substitute the chocolate chips with chunks or mix multiple types like dark and milk chocolate.
  • Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easier creaming with sugars.
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help prevent excessive spreading.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

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