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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

This comprehensive guide provides the ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe that has taken the internet by storm. It includes expert tips for achieving soft cookies, viral variations, and bakery-style perfection with step-by-step instructions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours for best results).
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For soft cookies: Use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour and add an extra egg yolk. Chill dough overnight for better flavor development and thicker cookies. Use a mix of chocolate chip sizes for varied texture.