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Easy Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies: Bake This Delicious Recipe Today!

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Easy Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies: Bake This Delicious Recipe Today!

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Easy Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies: Bake This Delicious Recipe Today!

Name: Easy Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies: Bake This Delicious Recipe Today!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon Baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened (2 sticks)); 3/4 cup Granulated sugar; 3/4 cup Packed light brown sugar; 2 Large eggs; 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Discover how to bake perfect, soft, and chewy chocolate chip cookies from scratch with this simple recipe. Ideal for family treats or a cozy snack, these classic cookies are guaranteed to be a hit. Follow along for step-by-step instructions and pro tips!

#Dessert

#Baking

#Sweet

#Comfort Food

#Chocolate

#Cookies

Freshly baked golden chocolate chip cookies

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

12m

Cook Time

27m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

150

Calories

Protein

20g

Carbs

Fat

Close-up of a warm, gooey cookie

Ingredients

Servings: 24

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

Cookies cooling on a wire rack

Instructions

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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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Ensure dry ingredients are well combined for even baking.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
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Creaming properly incorporates air, making cookies lighter.

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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
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Don't overmix after adding eggs.
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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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Overmixing develops gluten, leading to tough cookies.
5
Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed.
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Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed.
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Use a spatula to gently fold to avoid crushing chips.

6
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Use an ice cream scoop for uniform cookie size.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are just set.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are just set.
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Don't overbake; cookies continue to cook as they cool.
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Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Cooling slowly prevents breakage and ensures chewy texture.

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

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Easy Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies: Bake This Delicious Recipe Today!

Recipe Information

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

Baking soda

Salt

Unsalted butter(softened (2 sticks))

Granulated sugar

Packed light brown sugar

Large eggs

Vanilla extract

Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Servings: 24

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.Preview1mPreviewIn a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.1m

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.Preview3mPreviewIn a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.3m

Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.Preview1mPreviewBeat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.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 chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed.Preview1mPreviewFold in the chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed.1m

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.Preview2mPreviewDrop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.2m

Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are just set.Preview12mPreviewBake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are just set.12m

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

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Unsalted butter
(softened (2 sticks))

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
1m

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Preview
3m
Preview
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
3m

Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
Preview
1m
Preview
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
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 chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed.
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1m
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Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed.
1m

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

Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are just set.
Preview
12m
Preview
Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are just set.
12m

Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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