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Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft & Chewy Best Chocolate Chip Cookies You'll Love

Try these Best Chocolate Chip Cookies for a soft, chewy texture and rich chocolate flavor that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt use kosher salt for best flavor
  • 1 cup butter barely melted, can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar can replace with dark brown sugar for richer flavor
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar reduce for less sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract homemade is a great option
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar can substitute with lemon juice if needed
  • 1 large egg can use flaxseed meal mixed with water as vegan substitute
For the Chocolate
  • 1 to 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips can mix with milk or white chocolate
For Topping
  • to taste coarse sea salt use regular salt if coarse sea salt is unavailable

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  4. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar until incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently to combine.
  6. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly underbaked.
  9. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt immediately after baking and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Ensure that butter is barely melted and avoid over-baking to maintain the soft texture. Cookies can be stored with a slice of bread to stay soft.

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