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Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfectly soft, chewy, and packed with gooey chocolate chips. With the right balance of buttery richness and sweet chocolate, they’re a classic treat everyone loves.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (200 g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (340 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Cream the butter and sugars:
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add eggs and vanilla:
    • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, until well combined.
  • Mix the dry ingredients:
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  • Add the chocolate chips:
    • Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
  • Scoop and bake:
    • Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly underdone (they will set as they cool).
  • Cool and enjoy:
    • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • For softer cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top of the cookies before baking for a sweet and salty twist.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.