What is the best cookie recipe?

 One of the best and most beloved cookie recipes is Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies. It’s a timeless recipe that delivers soft, chewy, and delicious cookies every time! Here’s how to make them:

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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Makes: About 24 cookies

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10-12 minutes

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Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients:

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.

Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, until well combined.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients:

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

4. Mix Together:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. Add Chocolate Chips:

Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).

6. Scoop and Bake:

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.

7. Cool and Enjoy:

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Why This Recipe Works:

Perfect Balance: The combination of granulated and brown sugars gives the cookies a perfect balance of sweetness and chewiness.

Chewy and Soft: The butter and eggs ensure a rich, soft texture, while the chocolate chips melt beautifully.

Customizable: You can easily swap chocolate chips for other mix-ins like butterscotch chips, M&Ms, or dried fruit.

This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Would you like any variations or tips for perfect cookies?