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Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Experience the perfect balance of crispy edges and soft, chewy centers with homemade chocolate chip cookies loaded with rich chocolate chunks. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe delivers warm, gooey, melt-in-your-mouth cookies ideal for any occasion, whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate

  • 2 cups chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures the leavening agent and salt are evenly distributed before mixing with wet ingredients.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture turns light, fluffy, and slightly pale—this usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in one large egg and pure vanilla extract until well incorporated, creating a creamy and smooth batter base.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  5. Fold in the Chocolate Chips: Gently stir in your favorite chocolate chips or chunks, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely—this helps them set up with the perfect chewy texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter: It creams better with sugar, giving you fluffier dough and a smoother cookie texture.
  • Don’t overbake: Cookies look slightly underdone when you pull them from the oven but continue to cook on the hot baking sheet.
  • Chill your dough: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to reduce spreading and deepen the flavor.
  • Mix-ins matter: Use high-quality chocolate chips or chunks for the best melt and taste.
  • Measure flour correctly: Spoon and level your flour instead of scooping to keep cookies soft and not dry.

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