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Delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack

Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chocolate chip cookies are quick, easy, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with their gooey centers and rich chocolate flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch optional
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it's softened but not melted.
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Chocolate
  • 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips or chunks Can use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch (if using).
  3. In a stand mixer or large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating just until combined.
  6. Gently stir in the chocolate chips by hand to avoid over-mixing.
  7. Scoop the dough into 1½-tablespoon balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Press a few extra chocolate chips on top of each ball for extra gooey centers.
Baking
  1. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  2. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  3. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt for a bakery-style touch.

Notes

Chill the dough for about 30 minutes for thicker cookies. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the fridge for two weeks. Freeze dough balls before baking for up to 3 months.