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Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

Make perfect chocolate chip cookies with this easy recipe. Soft, chewy cookies loaded with chocolate chips - ready in just 26 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • whisk
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
  • Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

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