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Judy John

Beginner Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

These beginner chocolate chip cookies bake quickly, taste buttery, and create chewy centers with crisp golden edges. Perfect for busy moms, hungry husbands, and picky little snack thieves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cooling Rack
  • Freezer
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl until combined.
  3. Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy and creamy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and glossy.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently. Stir until no dry streaks remain.
  6. Add chocolate chips and mix evenly through the dough.
  7. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie for spreading.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges turn golden and centers stay slightly soft.
  9. Cool cookies on the tray for five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly underbake and cool on the tray. For crispier texture, bake two extra minutes. Freeze scooped dough for quick baking later. If dough becomes sticky during assembly, chill it briefly before scooping. Add caramel bits, chopped nuts, or sea salt for flavor changes. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to five days.