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the best chocolate chip cookies on a baking tray

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Course: cookie, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 379kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
These are the best chocolate chip cookies ever! They are easy to make from scratch, and baked to perfection in less than 30 minutes. These homemade cookies come out so soft and chewy, with the most amazing flavor and texture.
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 240 grams
  • 1.5 ounces instant maple and brown sugar oatmeal 43 grams (1 package)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda 6 grams
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams, room temperature (1 stick)
  • cups brown sugar 320 grams
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar 50 grams
  • 2 large eggs 100 grams, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
  • 2 tablespoons half-and-half 28 grams
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 170 grams

Instructions

  • Preheat oven 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix the flour, oatmeal, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch. Set aside
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 1.5 ounces instant maple and brown sugar oatmeal, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon cornstarch
    flour in a clear glass bowl
  • Place the butter, brown sugar, and sugar in a large bowl. Using a hand mixer, cream them together. Add the eggs, vanilla, and half-and-half. Whisk well to combine
    ½ cup unsalted butter, 1½ cups brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons half-and-half
    dough in a mixing bowl
  • Add the flour mix to the wet mix and beat on medium speed for 10 seconds
    making the best chocolate chip cookies
  • Fold the chocolate chips into the cookie dough
    1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
    bowl of raw cookie dough
  • Form 1-inch balls using a cookie portion scoop or a spoon
  • Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a spatula, lightly press the top of the cookie dough to flatten.
    uncooked cooke dough on a baking sheet
  • Bake for 11 minutes. Serve warm with milk and enjoy!

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Notes

  • I like to use a stand mixer to get the dough nicely combined, but you can mix them fully by hand.
  • Use a cookie scoop to get similar sized cookies that will bake evenly.
  • The cookies will spread during baking, so be sure to space them out on the cookie sheet.
  • Bake the cookies in a fully pre-heated oven.
Storage: Store chocolate chip cookies in an airtight container or Ziplock bag at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg