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Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

This chocolate chip cookie recipe has the perfect balance of a fluffy and gooey cookie that is still chewy and crisp on the outside. Homemade chocolate chip cookies are so easy to make and so much better than what you can buy at the store!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate chip cookies, cookies, dessert, treat

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 stick of unsalted butter
  • 6 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Mix butter with sugar and brown sugar in a mixing bowl
  • Add in egg and vanilla extract
  • Mix until smooth
  • Combine flour, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl
  • Slowly incorporate the flour mixture into your dough being careful not to over mix
  • Stir in chocolate chips with a spoon
  • Refrigerate your dough for 15-30 minutes *(This is an important step for a fluffy end result!)
  • Cookies will bake for 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees
  • Allow them to cool on a cooling rack for 5-10 minutes after removing them from the oven
  • This recipe makes around 18 normal-sized cookies! Enjoy!
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