Directions
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Preheat the oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a crucial step to ensure that your cookies bake evenly and develop that lovely golden color.
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Cream the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process should take about 5 minutes. The tremendous creaminess you achieve during this step sets the foundation for your cookie’s texture.
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Incorporate the egg and vanilla: Once the sugars and butter are well creamed, add in one egg and the vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until it’s thoroughly combined. This adds flavor and moisture to your cookies.
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Mix in the dry ingredients: Sprinkle the baking soda, salt, and flour over the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; you want your cookies to maintain that soft, chewy consistency. The tremendous richness of the dough should be evident at this point.
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Add the chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough. This is where the real magic happens. Each cookie will be bursting with chocolate goodness.
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Shape the cookies: Use a tablespoon to drop heaping portions of dough onto ungreased or parchment-lined cookie sheets. Make sure to leave some space between each cookie, as they will spread during baking.
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Bake: Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 9 to 11 minutes. Watch for the edges of the cookies to start turning a light golden brown. This indicates they’re ready to come out—don’t overbake!
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Cool your cookies: Once baked, let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes. This allows them to set up perfectly. Finally, transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely and ensure their soft, chewy texture remains intact.
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