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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Name: Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened); 3/4 cup Brown Sugar (packed); 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar; 1 count Large Egg; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1 1/2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (or chopped chocolate)

Indulge in the timeless comfort of homemade chocolate chip cookies. This recipe guides you through creating soft, chewy cookies with melted chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion. A simple and satisfying treat that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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Creaming Butter and Sugar

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

12m

Cook Time

27m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

160

Calories

Protein

22g

Carbs

Fat

Mixing in Chocolate Chips

Ingredients

Servings: 24

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Dough Scooped on Baking Sheet

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even baking.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
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Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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Overmixing after adding eggs can lead to tough cookies.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Whisking dry ingredients separately ensures even distribution of leavening agents.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Mix until no streaks of flour remain, but stop as soon as it's incorporated.
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Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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A spatula is best for folding to avoid crushing the chocolate chips.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Use an ice cream scoop for uniform cookie size and even baking.
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Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still look slightly soft.
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Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still look slightly soft.
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For chewier cookies, remove them when the edges are set and the centers are still slightly underdone. They will continue to cook on the baking sheet.
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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Cooling on the sheet helps them firm up and prevents breakage.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Unsalted Butter(softened)

Brown Sugar(packed)

Granulated Sugar

Large Egg

Vanilla Extract

All-Purpose Flour

Baking Soda

Salt

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips(or chopped chocolate)

Servings: 24

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).Preview5mPreviewPreheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).5m

In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.Preview2mPreviewIn a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.2m

Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until just combined, being careful not to overmix.Preview1mPreviewBeat in the large egg and vanilla extract until just combined, being careful not to overmix.1m

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.Preview1mPreviewIn a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.1m

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.Preview2mPreviewGradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.2m

Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.Preview1mPreviewFold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.1m

Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.Preview3mPreviewDrop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.3m

Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still look slightly soft.Preview10mPreviewBake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still look slightly soft.10m

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.Preview5mPreviewLet the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.5m

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Unsalted Butter
(softened)

Brown Sugar
(packed)

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
(or chopped chocolate)

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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5m
Preview
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
5m

In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Preview
2m
Preview
In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2m

Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Preview
1m
Preview
Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
1m

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Preview
1m
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
1m

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Preview
2m
Preview
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
2m

Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Preview
1m
Preview
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
1m

Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Preview
3m
Preview
Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
3m

Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still look slightly soft.
Preview
10m
Preview
Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still look slightly soft.
10m

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Preview
5m
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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
5m