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Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Baking Illustrated

Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Baking Illustrated

This soft chocolate chip cookie recipe baking illustrated ensures a perfect balance of chewy and soft cookies. Simple steps, easy ingredients, and guaranteed deliciousness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • - Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • - Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter 🧈 softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 🍬
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar 🍯
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 🍦
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 🥄
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 🍫
  • 1 large egg 🥚

Instructions
 

  • Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
  • Mix in the vanilla and egg.
  • Combine dry ingredients and fold into the wet mixture.
  • Add chocolate chips.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  • Cool and enjoy.

Notes

Chilling dough prevents spreading and results in chewier cookies.