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BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies You'll Crave in Under 30 Minutes

These are the BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies—soft, chewy, and ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a quick treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free blend if needed
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch ensures soft and chewy texture
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda essential for rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder adds lightness
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt adjust based on taste
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar can replace half with granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar adds sweetness
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste for richer flavor
  • 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips add for sweetness and richness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Begin by melting the butter and allowing it to cool slightly. Place the egg in warm water for 5 minutes.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Combine Butter and Sugars: Whisk the melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir in chocolate chips.
  6. Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F. Scoop out dough on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Using melted butter and a room temperature egg creates a perfect texture. Store cookies in an airtight container.

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