Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the warm, gooey goodness of these ultimate chocolate chip cookies that fill your home with delightful aromas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving enough space for spreading.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Refrigerating the dough for at least 30 minutes helps improve flavor and texture. Use sea salt for a unique flavor twist!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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