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Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Guide: Easy Recipe & Pro Hacks

This comprehensive chocolate chip cookie recipe uses a clever pudding mix hack to ensure soft, chewy cookies with perfect texture. The step-by-step guide includes expert tips for achieving bakery-quality results with proper chilling techniques and butter temperature control.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 1 minute
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 (3.4 oz) package instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

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 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the instant pudding mix until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden.
  6. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use softened butter (not melted) for perfect spreading. Don't skip the chilling step - cold dough prevents cookies from spreading too thin. For thick, bakery-style cookies, roll dough into tall mounds and bake at 350°F for puffier results.