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Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Ultimate Best Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ll Ever Bake

Experience the nostalgia with the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies, offering a chewy texture and crispy edges that everyone loves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Swap for gluten-free flour for a safe option.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor; kosher salt can add a delightful crunch.
  • 1 cup Butter Barely melted for best texture.
  • 0.75 cup Light Brown Sugar Pack for accuracy.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract for best results.
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar React with baking soda for extra lift.
  • 1 large Egg Binds all ingredients.
  • 1.5 cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips Consider mixing half chips and half chunks.
For the Topping
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt Sprinkle on top before baking.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the barely melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract and apple cider vinegar, then add the egg and mix until just combined.
  5. Gradually mix the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just incorporated.
  6. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips until evenly dispersed.
  7. Drop dough balls about 3 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned at the edges and slightly undercooked in the center.
  9. Sprinkle a pinch of coarse sea salt on top of each cookie and let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use barely melted butter and keep an eye on baking time for perfect cookies.

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