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Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies: Chewy, Gooey Perfection

These Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a perfect balance of crispy edges and a soft, chewy center, making them a must-try for cookie lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
For the Chocolate
  • 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet, milk, dark, or white
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour quality brand recommended
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla essence.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Carefully fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Drop 1 to 1.5-inch dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden but centers are slightly underbaked.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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