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Four chocolate chip cookies stacked on a plate.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chocolate chip cookies have the perfect balance of soft and crunchy with just the right amount of chocolate chips in every bite. It is a classic recipe that is easy to make!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Equipment

  • 1 Sheet Pan
  • 1 Medium Bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 1/4 Measuring cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ cup (165g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp tsp salt
  • ½ cup (110g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ⅓ cup (75g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ cups (240g) good quality semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • Add the melted and cooled butter, brown sugar, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. It’s important that the butter is not hot, but it can be slightly warm. Whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes until it turns into a paste-like consistency.
  • Whisk in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
  • Pour in the dry ingredients and use a rubber spatula to fold to combine. Leave a few streaks of flour and pour in the chocolate chips. Continue to fold the dough until the chocolate chips are dispersed and the flour is completely blended in. Do not over-mix.
  • A 1/4 measuring cup is preferred for this recipe. Scoop 6 cookies onto the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes (12 for a more gooey cookie, 15 more for a more well-done cookie). If you do not have a large scoop or prefer regular-sized cookies, scoop 6 cookies onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  • The cookies are ready when they have a golden ring around the edge but are pale and puffed in the center. The cookies will continue to bake outside the oven and will slowly flatten and settle as they cool.
  • Transfer to a cooling rack and continue to bake the rest of the dough.
  • Let the cookies cool for about 10 minutes before eating. They’re best when they’re slightly warm and the chocolate chips are still melty. Enjoy!