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The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These chocolate chip cookies have a perfect balance of soft, chewy centers and crisp edges, making them a crowd-pleaser and a must-try for any cookie lover.

Ingredients

1 cup Cold Butter (cut into cubes; microwave for 7–8 seconds if you want a slightly thinner cookie)

1 cup Brown Sugar

3/4 cup Sugar

2 large Eggs

2 teaspoons Vanilla

2 3/4 cups Flour (you can use all-purpose or a mix of 1 cup cake flour and 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour)

1 teaspoon Cornstarch

3/4 teaspoon Baking Soda

3/4 teaspoon Salt

2 to 2 1/2 cups Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet or a mix of milk chocolate and semi-sweet)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (or 385°F if you suspect your oven runs hot).
  2. Cream together the cold butter, brown sugar, and white sugar for about 4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, then mix for another minute.
  4. Stir in the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until combined — avoid over-mixing.
  5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. If you have time, wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill it for 24 hours for best results. If not, proceed to the next step.
  7. Scoop the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat silicone baking mat.
  8. Bake for 8-11 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies begin to turn a light golden color.
  9. Let the cookies set on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Notes

  • Chill the dough for the best texture and flavor.
  • Use light-colored baking sheets to prevent the cookies from browning too quickly.
  • Adjust chocolate chip quantity and type to your preference.
  • If desired, fold in chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
  • Feel free to try different types of chocolate or chips for variation.

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