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The Perfect Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Slightly crisp edges surround this irresistible soft buttery cookie with silky melted chocolate chips inside. This simple recipe is easy and a timeless family favorite that is guaranteed to have everyone begging for more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Dessert

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 medium or small mixing bowl
  • 1 electric beaters or wooden spoon
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 cookie sheet
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Tbs Salted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar unpacked
  • 1 tbs Vanilla extract Real vanilla is best
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp pink sea salt
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips or chunks Ghirardellis is
  • Course salt to sprinkle on top (OPTIONAL)

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350.
  • 2. Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • 3. Heat butter to soften, about 15-20 seconds in the microwave.
  • 4. In large mixing bowl, cream butter, white sugar, light brown sugar, then add egg and vanilla and mix again.
  • 5. In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt, stir with a whisk.
  • 6. Add flour mixture to the wet mixture a little at a time, blend on low-med speed until combined.
  • 7. Add chocolate chips. Mix on low speed until combined.
  • 8. Use a 2 Tbs size cookie scoop to make cookie balls and pace them on parchment lined cookie sheet.
    (If you are adding course salt on top, just take a pinch between your fingers and sprinkle from about 18" above the cookies to ensure an even and light distribution.)
  • 9. Bake 12-15 minutes. Cookies will be very light colored, and have just a hint of golden brown on the edges. 
  • 10. Allow cookies to cool completely on the pan before moving to a cooling rack.
    This recipe makes about 24 cookies (depending on how much tasting happens before they're cooked).