🍪 Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (Classic & Chewy)
Ingredients:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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1 tsp salt
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate bars)
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Optional: ½–1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
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To 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter & Sugars:
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In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
3. Add Eggs & Vanilla:
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients:
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Combine Wet & Dry:
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Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully combined.
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Stir in chocolate chips (and nuts, if using).
6. Scoop Dough:
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Drop by heaping tablespoon or use a cookie scoop onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake:
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Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers still look slightly soft.
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Do not overbake — they continue cooking on the pan.
8. Cool:
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Let sit on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
🔄 Tips & Variations:
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Chill the dough for 30–60 minutes for thicker, chewier cookies.
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Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking for a gourmet touch.
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For gooey centers, slightly underbake and eat warm.
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Want bakery-style? Use chunks of chocolate bars instead of chips.
Want a soft batch version, gluten-free twist, or a small batch (just 6 cookies!) recipe?
