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Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Delight in warm, soft, and chewy homemade chocolate chip cookies with this classic recipe. Featuring a perfect balance of crispy edges and tender centers, these cookies offer rich, gooey semi-sweet chocolate chips nestled within a golden, buttery dough. Easy to prepare with simple pantry staples, this recipe is customizable and a beloved family favorite perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, so these leavening agents are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This step is key for a tender cookie texture and slight crispiness on the edges.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring your cookie dough combines thoroughly.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated — be careful not to overmix to keep your cookies tender.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly dispersed so that every cookie has an irresistible burst of chocolate.
  7. Scoop and Bake: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop dough balls onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  8. Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely — this step helps them set perfectly while staying chewy inside.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter to ensure it creams well with sugar, creating a light and airy dough.
  • Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to enhance flavor and prevent excessive spreading.
  • Use parchment paper on baking sheets to prevent sticking and simplify clean-up.
  • Remove cookies from oven when edges are set but centers are still soft to achieve the best chewiness.

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