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Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies offer the perfect balance of melt-in-your-mouth softness and rich chocolate flavor. These cookies stay soft and chewy hours after baking and are loaded with high-quality chocolate chips for bursts of luscious, melty chocolate in every bite. Made with simple pantry staples, this versatile recipe can be easily customized with nuts, oats, or sea salt to suit your taste, ensuring a nostalgic and comforting treat that feels like a warm hug.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix-ins

  • 2 cups high-quality semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Setting this mixture aside ensures even distribution of leavening and flavor throughout the dough.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat unsalted butter with both brown and granulated sugars until fluffy and light, about 3-4 minutes. This aeration step is crucial for the soft texture that defines the cookies.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract. These ingredients add moisture and flavor depth to the dough.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can make cookies tough.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution to guarantee that luscious melted chocolate in every bite.
  6. Chill the Dough: For the best texture, cover and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. This step firms the butter, controls spread, and enhances flavor melding.
  7. Bake to Perfection: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Let cookies cool on the sheet to set.

Notes

  • Measure flour correctly using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dense cookies.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for smooth mixing and even texture.
  • Avoid overmixing dough to prevent tough cookies due to gluten development.
  • Chilling the dough is key for controlling cookie spread and enhancing flavors.
  • Bake in the center of the oven for even heat distribution and uniform browning.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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