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Tender Soft-Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies

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A quick and easy one-bowl recipe for tender, soft-baked chocolate chip cookies perfect for back-to-school treats. These cookies have a chewy softness with gooey chocolate chips and require minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (220 grams) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a hand mixer or wooden spoon, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
  7. Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers still look soft.
  9. Let the cookies rest on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Use room-temperature eggs and butter for best texture. Slightly underbake cookies for a soft center. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes if time allows to control spreading. Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking.

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