Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
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4.7
Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Description
Best Chocolate Chip Cookies combine all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda with a batter made from melted butter and two types of sugar. Eggs and vanilla bring richness and aroma. After mixing in bittersweet chopped chocolate, the dough is chilled for at least an hour to help the cookies hold their shape during baking. Baking at 375°F yields cookies with tender centers and slightly crisp edges. The bittersweet chocolate brings a pleasant cocoa bitterness that complements the chewy texture.
The recipe is designed to produce about 16-17 cookies, each measured by scooping quarter-cup portions of dough. Leaving space between cookies on the baking sheet allows them to spread evenly and bake thoroughly. These cookies are versatile for dessert or snacks and pair well with milk or coffee.
For egg substitutions, the recipe refers to an egg substitutes chart. If brown sugar is unavailable, you can make it at home. The dough flavors deepen when aged in the refrigerator for up to 7 days, which also improves texture. Additionally, the dough freezes well if you want to prepare ahead.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 12 ½ oz/354 g
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (8 oz/225 g) butter melted
- 1 ¼ cups (7 ½ oz/212 g) dark brown sugar
- ¾ cup (6 oz/170 g) granulated sugar
- 2 egg large, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups bittersweet chocolate 12 oz/340 g, chopped
Notes
- Chill the cookie dough for at least 1 hour before baking to make it easier to handle and help cookies keep their shape.
- If substituting eggs, consult an egg substitutes guide; note that outcome texture and flavor might vary.
- Brown sugar can be homemade if you don’t have it on hand.
- You can store dough in the fridge for up to 7 days to enhance flavor and texture, or freeze for longer storage.
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4.7
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