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Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gooey and Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies That Melt Hearts

Delight in these Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring gooey centers and a crisp edge, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour Can be swapped with whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda No direct substitute recommended
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Using sea salt can provide a delightful change
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can use a butter substitute or margarine
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be an alternative
  • ¾ cup Packed Brown Sugar Both light and dark sugar work interchangeably
  • 2 large Eggs Flaxseed meal mixed with water is a great vegan substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use vanilla essence for a non-alcoholic version
For the Chocolate
  • 2 cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate chips can offer a richer flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Medium bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
  7. Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For chewy cookies, bake closer to 9 minutes and use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.

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