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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, chewy bakery-style cookies loaded with rich chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup chopped chocolate optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped chocolate.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheets spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers soft.
  9. Cool briefly on sheet, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Chilling dough for 30 minutes enhances flavor and texture.