Description
These chewy chocolate chip cookies are the epitome of homemade goodness. With a perfect balance of sweetness and rich chocolate, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
Add-ins:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, egg, and egg yolk and beat until light and creamy.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Scoop dough into rounded tablespoons and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers look slightly soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- You can substitute chocolate chunks or mix in chopped nuts for variety.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
