Chewy Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies
Description:
Indulge in the irresistible goodness of these Chewy Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies! They’re so addictive, it’s a challenge to resist just one. You’ll find yourself reaching for more with every bite. For optimal results, drop them by rounded tablespoons onto your baking sheet and let the oven work its magic for about 10 minutes until they achieve that perfect golden-brown hue.
Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 84
- Fat Content: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 11.2mg
- Sodium Content: 62.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 13g
- Fiber Content: 0.5g
- Sugar Content: 8.6g
- Protein Content: 1g
Aggregated Rating: 4.5 stars
Yield: Makes 55-60 Cookies
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 3/4 cup |
| Light brown sugar | 3/4 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 1/2 tsp |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Unsifted all-purpose flour | 2 1/4 cups |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Chocolate chips | 3/4 cup |
| Nuts (optional) | 1 3/4 cups |
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F if you’re using regular pans, or 350°F for dark pans. This step ensures that your cookies bake evenly to perfection.
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Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures that your dry ingredients are well combined and free of lumps, resulting in a smoother cookie dough.
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Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is crucial for achieving that signature chewiness and irresistible sweetness in your cookies. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Incorporate the dry ingredients: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, ensuring that everything is well combined. Beat the mixture well to incorporate air and create a light and fluffy texture.
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Add the chocolate chips and nuts: Once the dough is well mixed, gently fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using). These additions provide delicious bursts of flavor and texture in every bite, making your cookies even more irresistible.
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Form the cookies: Using a rounded teaspoon or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto ungreased cookie sheets. Make sure to leave enough space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
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Bake to perfection: Place the cookie sheets in the middle of the preheated oven and bake for approximately 8 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges. Be careful not to overbake, as this can result in dry and hard cookies.
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Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, indulge in the chewy deliciousness of your homemade chocolate chip cookies.
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Storage tips: To keep your cookies soft and fresh, store them in an airtight container and add a piece of soft white bread or a slice of apple. Change the bread or apple every day or two to maintain freshness. Alternatively, you can freeze the cookies for longer storage, ensuring they’re tightly wrapped to prevent freezer burn.
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Serve and enjoy: Whether it’s for a special occasion or a cozy night in, these Chewy Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies are sure to be a hit with friends and family. Serve them alongside a glass of cold milk for the ultimate indulgence!
With their perfect balance of chewiness, sweetness, and chocolatey goodness, these cookies are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you reaching for seconds (and maybe even thirds!). So go ahead, bake up a batch of these irresistible treats and get ready to enjoy pure cookie bliss! 🍪
