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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
27 min | Easy | 24 cookies
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 1/2 cups flour
1. Preheat oven to 375F
2. Cream butter and sugars

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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Perfectly soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and a gooey center. This timeless recipe creates the ultimate comfort dessert that everyone loves.

27 min
Easy
24 Standard
American Vegetarian Oven Cookies Baking Classic

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  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Beat in 2 eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 tsp vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

  5. 5

    Fold in 2 cups chocolate chips and 1 cup walnuts if using. Do not overmix.

  6. 6

    Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.

  7. 7

    Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden but centers are still soft.

  8. 8

    Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

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