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Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies You’ll Love

Soft Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat combining classic chocolate chip and buttery sugar cookies.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled for accuracy
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure freshness for best results
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt adjust if using salted butter
  • 0.75 cups unsalted butter (softened) avoid melting by microwaving in short bursts if necessary
  • 1 cups granulated sugar main sweetener
  • 1 large egg at room temperature for better mixing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure vanilla for the best taste
  • 1 cups chocolate chips choose any type (dark, milk, or white)
Optional Add-ins
  • nuts consider walnuts or pecans
  • cinnamon can enhance flavor; optional add-in

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of kosher salt until evenly combined.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together ¾ cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  4. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough is chilling.
  6. Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator, scoop 2-3 tablespoons of dough for each cookie, and shape into balls.
  7. Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for 8-10 minutes for smaller cookies, or 10-12 minutes for larger ones.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze using appropriate methods.

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