Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies: Easy Recipe for Soft, Chewy Results

Gather Your Ingredients and Equipment

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Before starting, ensure you have 2¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup unsalted butter (softened), ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips. For equipment, you'll need measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, an electric mixer (or whisk), baking sheets, and parchment paper.

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Prepare Your Workspace

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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper. This is also the perfect time to clear your countertops and organize your ingredients in the order you'll use them. Having everything ready before you start mixing will make the process smoother and help prevent mistakes.

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Mix Dry Ingredients

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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. This step is crucial for ensuring your leavening agents and salt are evenly distributed throughout the dough. Whisking also helps aerate the flour, which contributes to a better texture in your finished cookies.

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Cream Butter and Sugars

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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. This step is crucial for achieving the right cookie texture. The creaming process incorporates air into the mixture, which helps create tender cookies.

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Add Wet Ingredients

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Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract. The mixture might look slightly curdled - this is normal. Ensure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next to achieve the proper dough consistency.

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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Stop mixing as soon as no flour streaks remain. Overmixing at this stage can lead to tough cookies, so be gentle and patient.

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Add Chocolate Chips

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Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula until they're evenly distributed throughout the dough. This is also a good time to taste-test the dough (if you're not concerned about raw eggs) and make any final adjustments to the chocolate chip amount.

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Shape and Bake

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Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown and centers look slightly underbaked. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.

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