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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies That Will Melt Your Heart

Delight in these Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies that offer a nostalgic taste with rich chocolate flavors and a perfect chewy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accuracy
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Melt and cool
  • ¾ cup Dark Brown Sugar Higher molasses content
  • ¾ cup Granulated White Sugar Adjust for sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure for best results
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature preferred
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Enhances moisture
For the Chocolate
  • 1 to 1.5 cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips Mini or regular

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • hand mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • silicone baking mat
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
  1. Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, then set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together melted butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk to the mixture and beat until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually incorporate the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips by hand.
  5. Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Place chilled dough balls on the sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Let cookies cool on the sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill dough to maintain shape and texture. Experiment with different sugars for variations.

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