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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Easy-to-make chocolate chip cookies that are soft in the center and crispy on the edges.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Drop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For chewier cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. You can also add nuts or dried fruit for variation.

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