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The Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies You'll Crave Forever

Experience the ultimate indulgence with The Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring a rich and buttery texture and gooey chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Softened for better incorporation
  • 3/4 cup White Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Contributes moisture and chewiness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances aroma and flavor
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Essential for structure
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps cookies rise
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips Primary flavor component

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • stand mixer or electric beaters
  • parchment-lined baking sheet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Melt the salted butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 40 seconds until just melted.
  3. Cream the melted butter with white sugar and light brown sugar for about 2 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Mix in the vanilla extract and egg until just combined.
  5. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  8. Shape 12 large balls of dough and place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  9. Bake for 9-11 minutes until cookies are puffy and barely golden at the edges.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze for longer storage.

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