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Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
- Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop rounds of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Use softened butter, not melted, for the best texture.
Accurately measure flour to prevent dry cookies.
Monitor baking time for the perfect chewy center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20