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Stacked chocolate chip cookies with a bite taken out, showing a gooey chocolate center.

The Ultimate Guide to Baking Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chocolate chip cookies are the perfect combination of soft, chewy, and slightly crispy edges. Loaded with gooey chocolate chips and a hint of vanilla, they’re the ultimate comfort food.

  • Total Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, for extra texture)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt (if using). Set aside.

  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.

  6. Fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts, if using) with a spatula.

  7. Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft. Keep an eye on them as ovens vary.

  9. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For chewy cookies, underbake them slightly. They will continue to bake on the sheet as they cool.

  • You can chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.

  • If you like crunchy cookies, bake them a little longer until the edges are deep golden.

  • Author: Aleida
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Baking, Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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