Chocolate Chip 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 350°F (175°C). This allows the cookies to bake evenly.
- 2
Prepare Baking Sheets
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 4
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and smooth.
- 5
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
- 6
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Adding Mix-ins
- 7
Fold in Chocolate Chips and Nuts
Using a spatula, gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
Baking
- 8
Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheets
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- 9
Bake Cookies
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will continue to cook on the baking sheet.
Cooling and Serving
- 10
Cool Cookies
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- 11
Serve and Enjoy
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious chocolate chip cookies!
