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Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies arranged on a cooling rack.

How to grow 12 perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe yields 12 perfectly baked chocolate chip cookies, ideal for a sweet treat or sharing. The process involves standard baking techniques resulting in soft, chewy cookies with melted chocolate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large bowl
  • Electric mixer (optional)
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
Mixing
  1. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
  3. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra chewiness, underbake the cookies slightly. You can also add nuts or other candies for variety.