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Chocolate Chip Cookies

My mother's much-loved chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 10 cookies

Ingredients

  • 6 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened at room temperature and cut into cubes
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon milk optional
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a stand mixer with the paddle attached, beat butter, vanilla and both sugars until well combined. The mixture will get a bit light and fluffy. Beat in the egg.
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt, and stir to combine. Add the milk if you think the mixture seems a little dry. Add chocolate chips and stir just until they're dispersed evenly.
  • Drop large scoops (about 2-3 tablespoons) of mixture onto prepared baking sheet, about an inch apart.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until just beginning to brown around the edges. The cookies should still feel soft, but they will firm up a bit as they cool.