Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for almond flour chocolate cookies)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips (mix of semi-sweet and white chocolate)
- Extra ingredients for unique variations (see below)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together and set aside.
- Beat Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until creamy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs, one at a time, along with the vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Notes
- Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies: Add caramel chunks to the batter for a rich, gooey center.
- Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies: Incorporate cheesecake filling to create a luscious experience.
- Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies: Mix in dried or fresh cherries for a delightful fruity contrast.
- Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies: Add marshmallows to create a fudgy, chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg