Video: How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies

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There is no finer pastry than the chocolate chip cookie. We eat more of these than any other, and for good reason. They're the most enjoyable, most familiar, and most deeply satisfying. This recipe makes about two dozen cookies, depending on size.

Difficulty:: Easy

Instructions

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup softened unsalted butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
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- 1
  
  Stir together flour, baking soda and salt. Do not sift.
- 2
  
  Beat the butter until creamy, then add the sugars and vanilla and stir them in until combined.
- 3
  
  Add the egg and yolk one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 4
  
  Stir in flour mixture. Stop stirring the instant it has all been incorporated.
- 5
  
  Stir in chocolate chips, making sure to distribute them evenly.
- 6
  
  Form dough in a log, wrap it and chill it for at least 30 minutes.
- 7
  
  Heat the oven to 350 degrees and line some cookie sheets with baking parchment.
- 8
  
  Cut dough into thin rounds or form into cookies, place on baking sheets.
- 9
  
  Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden.

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1156684722 Feb 09, 2012
mmm this looks so good!
alanna.morris3 Dec 13, 2011
I cant find a cookie recipe without caster sugar.
Jamchel Nenen Dec 02, 2011
wow yummy.
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