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Soft Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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A soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe perfect for back-to-school mornings, with a tender center and melty chocolate chips that hold up well in lunchboxes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks or 227g) unsalted butter, softened (room temperature but not melted)
  • 3/4 cup (packed, 150g) light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated white sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 cups (12 oz or 340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Take the butter and eggs out of the fridge to warm to room temperature. Measure all your ingredients precisely. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown and white sugars until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Optionally, cover the dough and chill it for 30 minutes to reduce spreading during baking.
  8. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers look soft and slightly underbaked.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use softened butter at room temperature but not melted to control spreading. Slightly underbake cookies for a soft center. Chilling dough for 30 minutes helps reduce spreading but avoid chilling too long to prevent stiffness. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft. For gluten-free or vegan versions, substitute ingredients accordingly.

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