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chocolate chip cookies Stack of thick, chewy chocolate chip cookies with melted chocolate and flaky sea salt on top

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft centers, crisp edges, and deep caramel notes make these Chocolate Chip Cookies irresistibly chewy and nostalgic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 29 minutes
Servings: 6 large cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour measured by spooning and leveling for accuracy
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda fresh for proper rise
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch enhances softness and chew
  • ½ teaspoon salt fine sea salt recommended
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter fully melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed, light or dark for moisture
  • ½ cup granulated sugar adds balance and spread
  • 1 large egg room temperature for smooth mixing
  • 1 large egg yolk room temperature for richness
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure for best flavor
  • 1 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips good-quality for melting pockets

Method
 

  1. Whisk the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt together in a large bowl until evenly combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy.
  3. Add the egg and extra yolk to the butter mixture and whisk until fully incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and gently stir until a thick, shiny dough forms.
  5. Fold the chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them as evenly as possible throughout.
    Chocolate chip cookie dough mixed in a glass bowl with a red spatula
  6. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours to firm up and control spreading.
  7. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  8. If the dough is very firm, let it rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes before shaping.
  9. Scoop portions of dough and roll into tall, slightly cylindrical shapes, then place them several inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
    Chocolate chip cookie dough balls spaced on a lined baking sheet before baking
  10. Bake until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear soft, allowing the cookies to finish setting as they cool.
    Freshly baked chewy chocolate chip cookies cooling on a wire rack
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet briefly, then transfer to a rack to cool completely, pressing extra chocolate chips on top if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 85gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 320IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.8mg

Notes

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