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1. Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

You cannot have a cookie jar without this classic. They are sturdy enough to stack but stay soft in the middle.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are golden. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.