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The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Discover the magic of baking with the ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe! This step-by-step guide covers everything from selecting quality ingredients to perfecting your technique, ensuring you'll create delicious, gooey cookies every time. Learn how to balance flavors, utilize the creaming method, and master the baking process for that perfect texture. Get ready to impress friends and family with irresistible homemade cookies! #ChocolateChipCookies #Baking #Recipe #Desserts #HomemadeMagic #CookiePerfection #BakingTips
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Ingredients
  

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 cup packed light-brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 cups semisweet and/or dark chocolate chips

1 cup chopped nuts (optional, walnuts or pecans)

Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling on top)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

    Combine Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set aside.

      Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the room-temperature butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt together on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

        Add Vanilla and Eggs: Beat in the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated after each addition.

          Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low until just combined. Do not overmix!

            Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using) with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

              Scoop the Dough: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

                Sprinkle Sea Salt: Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of each dough ball for an extra flavor boost.

                  Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly underbaked (they will continue to cook on the sheet after being removed from the oven).

                    Cool: Remove baking sheets from the oven and let cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

                      Enjoy your warm, gooey, and incredibly delicious chocolate chip cookies!

                        Prep Time: 15 min | Total Time: 30 min | Servings: About 24 cookies