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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chocolate chip cookies are perfectly chewy, gooey, and filled with rich chocolate flavor, making them a homemade classic that surpasses store-bought options.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened Do not melt the butter, just soften it.
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar Provides caramel flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar For a bit of crispiness.
  • 2 large Eggs Add one at a time for better mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Essential for flavor.
  • 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Ensure freshness for best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
Chocolate Chips
  • 2 cups Semi-sweet and/or milk chocolate chips Feel free to mix in nuts for variation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugars together until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
  1. Drop dough by rounded tablespoon onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Remove from oven and let the cookies rest on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Chilling the dough for an hour or two before baking results in thicker cookies. Avoid overmixing to keep them soft and chewy. For best results, use fresh ingredients.