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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe: Soft, Chewy, and Delicious

Baking the perfect chocolate chip cookies is an art that everyone can master with the right recipe. Whether you enjoy a soft, chewy center or crispy edges, this homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe offers the ideal balance of both textures.

This simple, classic cookie recipe uses basic ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen: flour, butter, sugars, chocolate chips, and a few more essentials. It’s a foolproof way to bake up a batch of delicious cookies for any occasion.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars together until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
  3. Add the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, and salt) gradually until fully incorporated.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips and scoop the dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.

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