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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies That Are Thick and Gooey

Delight in these thick and gooey chocolate chip cookies, a perfect blend of chewy texture and bakery-style flavor that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 38 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips Mix semisweet and dark for best results.
For Cookie Variations
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder For double chocolate cookies.
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts Pecans or walnuts work great.
  • 1 cup Caramel Chunks Mix in for a salted caramel experience.
  • 1 teaspoon Espresso Powder To enhance chocolate flavor.
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Use for a unique flavor with macadamia nuts.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  2. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, blend 1 cup melted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup brown sugar until creamy. Add 2 eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla.
  3. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, mixing on low until a thick dough forms. Fold in 2 cups chocolate chips.
  4. Chill the Dough: Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Shape Cookies: Scoop about 3 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place on baking sheets, leaving space between each. Press extra chips on top.
  7. Bake: Bake for 10-13 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to wire rack. Optional: sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed warm and can be stored in an airtight container for freshness.

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