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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Enjoy the rich flavor and delightful texture of these soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature Provides richness and contributes to a tender texture.
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar Adds moisture and a subtle caramel flavor.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Sweetens and helps create the desired spread of the cookie.
  • 2 large eggs Provides structure and binds the ingredients together.
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Enhances flavor with a warm aroma.
  • 2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour The base that gives structure to the cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt Balances sweetness and enhances the overall flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Acts as a leavening agent to help the cookies rise.
  • 2 cups semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips Offers rich, melty chocolate bursts in every bite.
  • optional flaky sea salt Adds a delightful contrast to the sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl, beat again on high for one minute.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla, and beat until well blended, about another minute on medium-high speed.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the mixer and beat very briefly, until just blended.
  5. Add the chocolate chips and stir till combined. The dough will be stiff.
  6. Portion the dough into 48-gram balls, resulting in 35-36 balls. Chill the portioned balls in an airtight bag or container for at least one hour, ideally for 24 hours.
Cooking
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place portioned balls nicely spaced on an ungreased or parchment-lined sheet pan.
  3. Bake for 11 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through cooking. Remove the cookies when they still look slightly raw.
  4. Let cookies cool completely on tray before removing.
Alternative Baking Method
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes instead.
  2. Let the cookies cool completely on the sheet pan before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Notes

To ensure the best results, use room temperature ingredients and let the dough chill for enhanced flavor and texture. Store cookies in an airtight container for optimal freshness.