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chocolate chip cookies

These perfectly soft and chewy homemade chocolate chip cookies are a true classic. With simple ingredients and a straightforward process, you'll have a batch of delectable cookies ready in no time. Ideal for sharing or enjoying all by yourself!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 45
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup melted unsalted butter cooled at least 10 minutes
  • 1.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature preferred
  • 1 egg yolk room temperature preferred
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 1.75 cup semisweet chocolate chips plus additional for tops, optional

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Combine melted butter and sugars in a large bowl. Stir very well.
  • Add egg and egg yolk, stir well. Stir in vanilla extract. Set aside.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients -- stir well so that all the flour is absorbed. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Place dough in refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare cookie sheets by lining with parchment paper.
  • Scoop dough by rounded 1.5 tablespoon onto prepared cookie sheets, placing at least 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 11 minutes -- cookies may still seem slightly soft in the centers, that is OK, they will cook completely on the cookie sheets. Don't over-bake or your cookies will be too hard.
  • If desired, gently press additional chocolate chips into the tops of the warm cookies.
  • Allow to cool completely on cookie sheets.

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the dough after adding the flour. Slight chilling helps prevent spreading but is not strictly required if you're in a hurry.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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