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Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Irresistibly Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe You’ll Love

This Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe offers a perfect balance of soft and chewy texture with slightly crispy edges, making it a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Or unsalted with a pinch of salt
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Moisture and chewiness come from the molasses
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Helps cookies spread
  • 1 large Egg Or flax egg for egg-free version
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla is best
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour blend if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it’s fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Optional for low-sodium diet
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips Feel free to swap for dark or white chocolate
For Serving
  • 1 cup Milk Classic pairing
  • 1 cup Vanilla Ice Cream Perfect with warm cookies

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened salted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
  4. Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, then gently fold together until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Portion tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze cookie dough for up to 3 months.

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