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Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thick, chewy cookies with crispy edges and melted chocolate chips, just like a professional bakery makes them. A touch of brown sugar and proper chilling creates that bakery depth.

Total time
45 min
Servings
12
Calories
280
Protein
3g
Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. Step 2

    In a large bowl, beat butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, 2–3 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add egg and vanilla; beat until combined, about 1 minute.

  4. Step 4

    In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together.

  5. Step 5

    Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.

  6. Step 6

    Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

  7. Step 7

    Cover dough and refrigerate for 15 minutes (don't skip—this is key).

  8. Step 8

    Scoop dough into 1.5-inch balls. Space 2 inches apart on baking sheets.

  9. Step 9

    Bake 11–13 minutes until golden brown at edges but centers look slightly underdone.

  10. Step 10

    Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes; transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Tools you’ll need

  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • large mixing bowl
  • separate small bowl
  • whisk
  • electric mixer (or hand mixer)
  • rubber spatula
  • cookie scoop or spoon
  • wire cooling rack

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