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Perfect Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These chewy chocolate chip cookies feature a melt-in-your-mouth texture with a perfect balance of soft centers and slightly crisp edges, made easy with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, half melted and half cold cubed
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: ½ cup (60g) chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: sea salt flakes for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter (cooled slightly) and cold cubed butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar. Cream together until smooth but still a bit chunky.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and glossy, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Slowly add the dry flour mixture in two batches, mixing gently after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and, if using, nuts or sea salt flakes.
  7. Optional: Chill the dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour to help cookies keep their shape and improve chewiness.
  8. Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop or spoon, place dough balls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. Edges should be lightly golden while centers remain soft.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough is optional but recommended for better shape and chewiness. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to prevent tough cookies. Use a mix of melted and cold butter for the perfect tender yet chewy texture. If cookies spread too much, chill dough longer or reduce butter slightly.

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