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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Easy to make from scratch, and ready in less than 30 minutes, these homemade chocolate chip cookies come out soft and chewy, with the most amazing flavor and texture.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Total Time21 minutes
Course: cookie, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 12 cookies
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)
  • Baking Sheet
  • Hand Mixer
  • Cookie Portion Scoop (optional)

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 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 oz. instant maple and brown sugar oatmeal, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp cornstarch
  • 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 tsp pure vanilla extract, 2 tbsp half and half
  • Add the flour mix to the wet mix and beat on medium speed for 10 seconds.
  • Fold the chocolate chips into the cookie dough.
    1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 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.
  • Bake for 11 minutes. Serve warm with milk and enjoy!

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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