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Tender Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Easy Chilling Hack for Perfect Results

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These tender classic chocolate chip cookies use a simple chilling hack to achieve perfect texture with crisp edges and soft centers, packed with melty chocolate chips.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened (preferably European-style)
  • 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165 grams) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (340 grams) semisweet chocolate chips (Ghirardelli or Nestlé Toll House recommended)

Instructions

  1. Soften the butter by leaving it out at room temperature for about 30 minutes and bring eggs to room temperature. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and creamy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap or transfer to a shallow container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion dough balls about 1.5 inches in diameter and space them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  9. Bake one sheet at a time for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft. Avoid overbaking.
  10. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling racks to set.

Notes

Chilling the dough for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, is key to achieving tender, thick cookies with perfect texture. If dough is too hard after chilling, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping. Bake one sheet at a time for even heat circulation. Use fresh baking soda and measure flour correctly by fluffing and spooning to avoid dry cookies.

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