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Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Enjoy these Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies that melt in your mouth with their irresistible aroma and chewy texture, perfect for any craving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Ensure it's softened for easier mixing.
  • 3/4 cup White Sugar Adds sweetness and structure.
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Contributes moisture and chewiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Boosts aroma and flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Essential for structure.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps cookies rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Chocolate
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips/Chunks Mix dark and milk chocolate for variety.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring utensils
  • Microwave
  • hand mixer or whisk
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt the salted butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 40 seconds.
  3. Combine the melted butter with both the white sugar and light brown sugar, mix until creamy.
  4. Add vanilla extract and egg to the sugar mixture, mix until blended.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients.
  6. Knead the crumbly mixture to form a cohesive dough.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks by hand.
  8. Roll the dough into 12 balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, until puffy and pale golden.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for about 30 minutes before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are customizable. Add nuts or switch chocolate types while keeping the total amount consistent for the perfect texture.

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