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Chocolate Chip Cookies
Hilary

Chocolate Chip Cookies

These soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are made with a secret ingredient for perfect texture every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 18 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1¼ cups flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup cold butter
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips. About 10-11 oz
  • ¼ cup walnut pieces (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F.
  2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda.
  4. Cut the cold butter into smaller pieces.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cold butter pieces, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
  6. Gently stir the whisked dry ingredients (flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda) into the large bowl with the butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla mixture.
  7. Add in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional walnuts.
  8. Mix gently until all ingredients are just combined.
  9. Using a full size spoon (tablespoon), scoop cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies turn golden brown.
  11. Remove the cookies from the oven.
  12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets.
  13. For the softest cookies, eat them while they are still warm.

Notes

Use cold butter for best results and less spreading.
Parchment paper is your best friend for easy cleanup.
Do not overmix the dough once dry ingredients are added.
Keep a close eye on the cookies during baking as ovens vary.