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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Best Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies: Irresistibly Soft & Chewy Bliss

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies are warm, chewy, and filled with melty chocolate, creating nostalgic comfort in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Sifted to keep cookies tender and light.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Helps cookies rise perfectly.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened for easy mixing.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar Provides crisp edge.
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar Adds moisture and chewiness.
  • 2 large Large eggs Binds ingredients together.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract Infuses warmth.
  • 2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips Creates melty pockets.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Chopped nuts For extra crunch.
  • Sea salt flakes Sprinkled on top for flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack
  • medium bowl

Method
 

How to Make Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Fold the flour mixture into the butter-sugar batter in two additions until no streaks remain.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are soft.
  9. Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle sea salt flakes on warm cookies for extra flavor.

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