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Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies That Taste Like Home

These Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are quick to make and sure to impress, melding crispy edges with a chewy center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measured carefully for best results
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Adds tenderness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
For the Wet Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Enhances chewiness
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Depth of flavor
For the Chocolatey Goodness
  • 1 cup Miniature Semisweet Chocolate Chips Can substitute with dark chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
  4. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and beat until incorporated.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly underbaked.
  9. Let the cookies cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

To ensure the best texture, use room temperature eggs and allow melted butter to cool slightly before mixing.

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