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Perfect Chewy Cookie Recipe Easy Homemade 12 Cookie Batch

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A quick and easy recipe for exactly 12 chewy cookies with a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, ideal for small households or solo moments.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt, plus an optional pinch for sprinkling on top
  • ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer or hand whisk, beat ½ cup (115 grams) softened unsalted butter with ¾ cup (150 grams) packed brown sugar and 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar until fluffy and light in color—about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in 1 large room-temperature egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula. Mix just until no streaks of flour remain.
  6. Gently stir in 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips, making sure they’re evenly distributed.
  7. Use a medium cookie scoop or two spoons to drop 12 equal mounds of dough, about 2 tablespoons (30 grams) each, onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave about 2 inches (5 cm) between cookies.
  8. Lightly sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie dough mound (optional).
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges turn golden while centers still look soft and slightly underbaked.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish setting.

Notes

Use softened butter, not melted, to trap air for a tender crumb. Do not overmix after adding flour to avoid tough cookies. Pull cookies out when centers look slightly underbaked for perfect chewiness. Chilling dough is optional but can reduce spreading and thicken cookies. Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for flavor contrast.

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