Ingredients
– 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour – Forms the base structure for chewy cookies.
– 1 teaspoon baking soda – Acts as leavening to help cookies rise and spread just right.
– 1 teaspoon salt – Balances sweetness and enhances overall flavor.
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened – Provides richness and tender crumb.
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar – Creates crisp edges and adds sweetness.
– 3/4 cup packed brown sugar – Brings moisture for that signature chewiness.
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – Infuses aromatic depth.
– 2 large eggs – Binds ingredients and adds moisture.
– 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips – Delivers gooey, melty pockets of flavor.
Instructions
1-First Step: Mix Dry Ingredients Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. This prevents lumps. For gluten-free, sift your blend here.
2-Second Step: Cream Butter and Sugars Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time. Scrape bowl often.
3-Third Step: Combine Wet and Dry Slowly mix dry into wet until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Dough will be soft; chill 30 minutes for easier scooping.
4-Fourth Step: Portion with Cookie Scoop Use a #30 cookie scoop (1.5 tbsp) for medium cookies. Dip scoop in flour, pack dough firmly, release onto sheet. Space 2 inches apart. Read the fastest way to scoop drop cookies for pro speed.
5-Fifth Step: Bake and Cool Bake 9-11 minutes until edges golden. Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then rack. Yields 36 cookies. Vegan? Same temps work.
Last Step:
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🗡 Choose stainless steel scoops with spring release for durability and easy cleaning.
⚖️ Size matters: #24 for large (3 tbsp), #30 medium (2 tbsp), #40 small (1.5 tbsp) cookies.
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg