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Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delicious treat with a soft, chewy center and slightly crisp edges that melt in your mouth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract pure for best flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt sea salt recommended
  • 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or dark/milk chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gradually mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Roll the dough into 1 to 1.5 inch balls and place them on the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8.5 to 10 minutes until the edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked.
  9. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 1-2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Allow the cookies to rest for 3-4 hours or overnight for enhanced flavor and texture before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened for best results. Avoid overmixing the batter after adding flour to maintain softness.

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