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The Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies You'll Ever Bake

These Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies are easy to make and a guaranteed hit for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 1 minute
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Use softened for optimal blending.
  • 1 cup White Sugar Raw cane sugar adds depth.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Brings moisture and chewiness.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Infuses classic cookie aroma.
  • 1 large Egg Binds everything together.
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Essential for cookie structure.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps achieve rise and fluffiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances out sweetness.
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips Mix chips and chunks for variety.
Optional Variations
  • 1 cup Coconut Oil Substitute for butter for dairy-free.
  • 2.5 cups Gluten-Free Flour Use blends for gluten sensitivities.
  • 1 cup Nuts Add walnuts or pecans for extra texture.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Microwave
  • Stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • cookie sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt the salted butter in the microwave for about 40 seconds.
  3. In a stand mixer, combine the melted butter with white sugar and light brown sugar. Beat until smooth.
  4. Add in one large egg and vanilla extract; mix briefly.
  5. Gradually add all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until dough comes together.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop the dough and roll into 12 large balls, placing them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden but centers are puffy.
  9. Let cool on the pan for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, do not overmix and ensure proper measuring of ingredients.

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