Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Mix-Ins
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Fold in Chocolate Chips
Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed.
Baking
- 7
Prepare Baking Sheets
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- 8
Scoop Cookie Dough
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- 9
Bake the Cookies
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked.
- 10
Cool the Cookies
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.