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Perfect Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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This recipe delivers chocolate chip cookies with perfectly chewy edges and irresistibly gooey centers, balancing moisture and texture for a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened but not melted
  • 1 ¼ cups (packed, about 250g) brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (about 340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
  2. In a bowl, sift together 2 ¼ cups (280g) of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup (227g) softened unsalted butter with 1 ¼ cups brown sugar and ¼ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes with a mixer or 7-8 minutes by hand.
  4. Beat in 2 room temperature eggs, one at a time, then add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula or mixing on low speed until flour disappears, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Gently fold in 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips and, if using, ½ cup chopped nuts.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart, yielding around 24 cookies.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and slightly golden but centers remain soft and slightly underdone. Add 1-2 minutes if a firmer center is preferred, watching carefully.
  9. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to set without losing gooey centers.

Notes

Use softened but not melted butter to trap air and keep dough moist. Do not overmix after adding flour to avoid tough cookies. Watch oven closely to pull cookies when edges are golden but centers remain soft for gooey texture. Chill dough 15-20 minutes if cookies spread too thin. Store cookies with a slice of bread in an airtight container to keep them soft longer.

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