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Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
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These Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver the perfect balance of crispy edges, chewy centers, and rich chocolate flavor. Made with fresh, high-quality ingredients like real butter and vanilla extract, they fill your home with a warm, comforting aroma and offer an unbeatable homemade charm that store-bought cookies can’t match.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 2 cups high-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips (or mix with dark chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: Gather all ingredients at room temperature, especially butter and eggs, to ensure even mixing and smooth dough consistency.
  2. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, which helps incorporate air and contributes to texture.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, ensuring each is fully combined before adding the next to maintain smoothness.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
  5. Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding carefully to avoid overmixing, which can make cookies tough.
  6. Stir in chocolate chips: Gently fold in chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution without breaking them down.
  7. Scoop dough and bake: Use a cookie scoop to portion dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing cookies for expansion, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look soft.

Notes

  • Chill the dough for at least one hour to enhance flavor and prevent spreading.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother dough texture.
  • Measure flour by spooning and leveling to avoid dense cookies.
  • Remove cookies once edges are golden but centers still soft to keep them chewy.
  • Bake on parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
  • You can substitute chocolate chips for milk, dark, or white chocolate as preferred.
  • For gluten-free version, use a gluten-free baking mix designed for cookies.

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