Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
Finishing
Method
Cookie Dough
- 1
Prepare and preheat
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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Combine dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and fine salt until evenly distributed. Set aside.
- 3
Cream butter and sugars
In a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle), combine the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar. Beat on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is pale, fluffy, and well combined. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
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Combine wet and dry
With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture in two additions, mixing just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix — stop as soon as the dough is uniform.
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Fold in chips and nuts
Using a rubber spatula, fold in the semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed. If using, fold in the chopped toasted walnuts or pecans.
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Chill the dough (optional but recommended)
For thicker, chewier cookies and better flavor development, cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours. If short on time, you can bake immediately; cookies will spread more.
Shaping & Baking
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Portion the dough
Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop (about 1 to 1.25 inches diameter) or a spoon, portion rounded mounds of dough about 1 to 1.25 tablespoons each and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Leave room for spreading. For larger cookies use a 2-tablespoon scoop and increase baking time slightly.
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Optional pressing
If desired, gently press a few extra chocolate chips onto the top of each dough mound for a bakery-style appearance.
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Bake
Bake one sheet at a time in the preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through baking. Cookies are done when the edges are golden-brown but centers still look slightly soft. Baking time will vary with cookie size and oven; adjust as needed.
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Finish with sea salt
Within about 1 minute of removing the cookies from the oven, sprinkle a small pinch of coarse sea salt on each cookie to enhance flavor.
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Cool
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough, allowing baking sheets to cool between batches to reduce spreading.
