Potluck-Style Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Soft-centered, golden-baked chocolate chip cookies made in a large batch to delight any crowd at potlucks or gatherings. This recipe, ready in about 26 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 36, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 11 min Serves 36 Desserts cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt; set aside.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup packed brown sugar using an electric mixer until creamy and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in 2 tsp vanilla extract.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Fold in 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Step 7: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
  9. Step 9: Remove from oven and cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

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