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Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Enjoy classic, soft, and chewy chocolate chip cookies with gooey centers and lightly crisp edges. This recipe uses basic pantry staples and requires no chilling time for a quick, delightful bake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: Flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. If desired, sprinkle with flaky sea salt immediately after removing them from the oven.

Notes

  • For extra gooey centers, slightly underbake the cookies.
  • Ensure your butter is softened, not melted, for the best texture.
  • You can substitute milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips for semi-sweet.
  • These cookies are best enjoyed within a few days of baking.

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