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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Soft and Chewy

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These classic chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with gooey chocolate goodness. Perfect for family baking days or satisfying late-night cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • (Optional) 1 cup chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Measure out all your ingredients and make sure your eggs are at room temperature. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter until completely liquid. Allow it to cool slightly before using.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Make sure there are no lumps in the mixture.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and any optional add-ins, like nuts, until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop balls of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly underbaked.
  11. Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough is crucial for thick, chewy cookies. Use quality chocolate chips for the best flavor and measure your flour accurately using the spoon-and-level method.

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