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Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies that Melt in Your Mouth

These Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect bite, featuring a melt-in-your-mouth texture that will delight any crowd.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1-2 cups Chocolate Chips mini or regular

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop out dough and form balls about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, placing them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 8.5 to 10 minutes, until the edges are golden and centers look slightly undercooked.
  9. Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 1 to 2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  10. Let the cookies cool completely on the rack for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1.5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to use softened butter for the best texture. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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