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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe for Ultimate Chewy Bliss

This Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe delivers ultimate chewy bliss with a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Salted Butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar light brown sugar can be a lighter substitute
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar can be swapped with alternative sweeteners
  • 1 large Egg a flax egg can replace it for a vegan version
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla for best taste
For the Structure
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour whole wheat flour offers a denser texture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda fresh baking soda is essential
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt vital for that perfect taste
For the Chocolate Delight
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips choose from dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheet
  • spatula
  • Mixer

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened salted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Cream them together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Mix on low until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them on a lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, watching for golden edges and slightly soft centers.
  8. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for a chewier texture or freeze for up to 3 months.

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