Soft and Tender Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Classic chocolate chip cookies that turn out soft, tender, and perfectly chewy every time. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, layers unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar 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 150 calories and feeds 24, 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: 12 min Serves 24 American cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 tsp vanilla extract and 2 large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until combined and fluffy.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  4. Step 4: Fold in 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips evenly through the dough.
  5. Step 5: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
  6. Step 6: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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