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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies You'll Love

Delight in these Chocolate Chip Cookies that are quick to make and incredibly soft.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar Adds moisture and chewiness.
  • 0.5 cup Butter (softened) Use unsalted to control salt levels.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract Adds flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips Use high-quality chips for best flavor.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Chopped nuts Optional for texture.
  • 1 cup Oatmeal For a hearty twist.
  • 0.5 cup Pumpkin puree For seasonal flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice For seasonal flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Caramel bits For a sweet addition.
  • 1 pinch Spices Optional, can use cayenne or cinnamon.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl for about 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs and yolk to the creamed mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and any optional ingredients.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For thicker cookies, refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before baking. Use high-quality chocolate chips for a richer flavor.

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