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A plate of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies recipe, with some cookies broken open to show the gooey chocolate inside.

chocolate chip cookies recipe

This chocolate chip cookies recipe is a family favorite, passed down from a college roommate’s mom in 1987. With crispy edges, a soft middle, and a blend of sweet and savory flavors, it’s sure to be a hit for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¼ cups All-purpose flour -
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda -
  • ½ teaspoon Salt -
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter -Room temperature
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar -
  • ¾ cup Brown sugar -Packed light or dark
  • 2 large Eggs -
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract -
  • 2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips -
  • Optional ½ cup Chopped walnuts -Optional add-in
  • Optional ¼ cup Sea salt flakes -For topping

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For mixing dry and wet ingredients )
  • 1 Wooden Spoon (To mix the dough (hand-mixing preferred) )
  • 1 Measuring cups & spoons (For accurate measurements )
  • 1 Baking sheets (To bake the cookies )

Method
 

  1. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy and light.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
  4. Combine dry ingredients with the butter mixture.
  5. Gently fold in chocolate chips until evenly mixed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes 

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