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Legendary Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ll Make Forever

Stack of golden brown chocolate chip cookies with gooey chocolate chips on a white plate.
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Legendary Chocolate Chip Cookies with golden edges, gooey centers, and melty chocolate chips. A timeless recipe perfected with simple ingredients and expert baking tips.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – forms the structural base
  • Baking soda – helps cookies rise and spread
  • Salt – enhances sweetness and balances flavors
  • Unsalted butter – adds richness and softness
  • Brown sugar – brings moisture and caramel flavor
  • White sugar – gives sweetness and crisp edges
  • Egg – binds the dough and adds moisture
  • Vanilla extract – adds depth and warmth
  • Chocolate chips – provide melty, rich bites
  • Optional extras – personalize with nuts, spices, or salt flakes

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  3. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Combine dry and wet ingredients to form a soft dough.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips by hand.
  6. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
  8. Scoop dough into balls and place them apart on the sheet.
  9. Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring.

Notes

  • Chill dough to prevent spreading and enhance flavor.
  • Add espresso powder or browned butter for extra depth.
  • Freeze dough balls for fresh-baked cookies any time.
  • Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for contrast.
  • Adjust sugar ratio for chewier or crispier texture.

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