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Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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4.3 from 13 reviews

Delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies that are soft, chewy, and packed with rich chocolate flavor. These classic treats combine melty semi-sweet chocolate chips with a delicate cocoa-infused dough for an irresistible dessert perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Melt Butter and Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth and fully combined. Let the mixture cool slightly before moving on.
  3. Mix Sugars: Whisk granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until the mixture turns glossy and smooth.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the chocolate-sugar mixture, whisking thoroughly until the batter is thick and well combined.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
  6. Fold Dry into Wet: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet chocolate mixture using a spatula, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  7. Portion Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tops are crackled but the centers remain soft and chewy.
  9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Make sure to let the cookies cool properly on the baking sheet before moving to the wire rack to achieve the perfect chewy texture.
  • For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish setting while cooling.
  • You can swap semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate or milk chocolate based on preference.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian