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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Deliciously chewy chocolate chip cookies with a perfect balance of softness and crispness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup soft unsalted butter Leave out until soft; do not microwave.
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar Pack tightly for extra chewiness.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Use a mix of sugars for balance.
  • 1 large egg Use free-range yolk for color.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Real vanilla is preferred.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Be careful not to overmix.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Can use sea salt for sprinkles.
Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Mix with chopped chocolate bar for variety.
  • 1 cup rough chopped chocolate bar For gooey chunks in cookies.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy.
  3. Crack in the egg and add vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing just until the flour disappears.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped chocolate bar.
Baking
  1. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  2. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden, while still soft in the center.
  3. Let cookies sit on the tray for a minute before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Underbake by a minute or two for chewy results. Always give space on the tray to prevent merging.

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