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Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies for a Sweet Escape

These Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies blend sweet nostalgia with a chewy texture, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: easy cookies
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Salted Butter, Melted Adds richness and a hint of salt for flavor balance.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens and helps create that classic cookie texture.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Infuses moisture and a lovely caramel flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Elevates the overall flavor profile.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients and contributes to softness.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gives structure to the cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
For the Chocolate
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips/Chunks Use dark or white chocolate for indulgence.
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts Optional; toasted walnuts or pecans add crunch.
For the Finish
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt Enhances flavor and gives a gourmet touch.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt salted butter in the microwave, letting it cool slightly, then cream it with granulated and light brown sugars until smooth.
  3. Add vanilla extract and egg, beating them into the mixture until creamy and well-blended.
  4. Sift in flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips or chunks and nuts, forming dough balls and placing them on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are puffy.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet for 30 minutes before sprinkling with sea salt and transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use slightly warm melted butter to blend sugars well. Avoid over-mixing for soft cookies. Let cookies cool before eating.

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