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Three golden brown Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies with crisp edges piled on a white plate.

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies with Crisp Edges

This recipe yields classic chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and a soft center. It requires a short chilling time for the dough.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat or almond flour.
  • 1 cup Butter Use unsalted and at room temperature.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Consider using brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture and sweetness.
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips Mix dark, milk, or white chocolate for variety.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Nuts Optional, e.g., walnuts or pecans.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the chocolate flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream the butter and both sugars together until pale and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs (if using) and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients to avoid lumps.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lined baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are light golden brown.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This recipe makes 24 cookies, with one cookie being the serving size for nutrition information.

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