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Ingredients
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Method
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- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare the Baking Sheet
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- 3
Mix 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 a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 5
Add Egg and Vanilla
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- 7
Fold in Chocolate Chips
Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon.
- 8
Scoop the Dough
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- 9
Bake the Cookies
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may look slightly underbaked.
- 10
Cool the Cookies
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 11
Individual Packaging (Optional)
If desired, once cooled, package each cookie individually in plastic wrap or small bags for easy sharing or gifting.