Desserts
Desserts
Chocolate chip cookies
Even dough portions bake at the same rate.
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Let’s make it.
Mix the dough
Beat butter and both sugars until creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt separately, then stir into the butter mixture just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
Chill and heat
Refrigerate dough for 20 minutes while heating oven to 350°F / 175°C. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
Portion and bake
Divide into 18 similar mounds, leaving generous space between. Bake each tray for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look set rather than wet. Rotate trays if your oven heats unevenly.
Cool
Leave on the tray 5 minutes before moving to a rack. Do not taste raw dough. Cookies firm as they cool, so judge texture after cooling.
A little kitchen wisdomEven dough portions bake at the same rate. A short chill helps prevent the cookies from spreading too quickly.
Make it your own
Use chopped chocolate instead of chips. Keep any nuts separate unless suitable for everyone.
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