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Decadent Chocolate Chip Cookies Perfect Every Time
Molly

Decadent Chocolate Chip Cookies Perfect Every Time

Crispy-edged, soft-centered cookies with rich chocolate layers. Balanced caramelization and subtle bitterness from 60% cocoa chips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 ½ cups bread flour
  • ¾ cup caster sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large room-temperature eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups dark chocolate chips (60-65% cocoa)

Method
 

  1. Beat softened butter in bowl with hand mixer until light and fluffy (4-5 minutes)
  2. Add both sugars; beat 1-2 minutes until blended
  3. Whisk in eggs until fully emulsified
  4. Incorporate salt, baking soda, and vanilla into wet ingredients
  5. Gradually add flour, mixing on low until just combined
  6. Fold chocolate chips into dough using silicone spatula (15-20 strokes)
  7. Chill dough 30 minutes
  8. Portion into 2 tbsp balls, space 2" apart on lined baking sheets
  9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) until edges are golden but centers remain soft

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgSugar: 15g

Notes

Bread flour provides better structure; substitute AP flour if needed
Chilling is mandatory for texture control
Use cold butter folded into warm dough for professional layering
Store in airtight container up to 5 days

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