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Quick Soft-Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These quick soft-batch chocolate chip cookies are chewy, crisp, and ready in under 30 minutes. With a perfect balance of melted and softened butter, cornstarch for tenderness, and no chilling required, they are the ultimate easy dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups (270g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan in 30-second intervals, stirring until just melted. Let cool for 5-10 minutes until warm but not hot.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the cooled melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar vigorously for about 2 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and whisk until smooth and well combined.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold with a silicone spatula until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts if using) until evenly distributed.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Drop balls of dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching closely after 9 minutes. Edges should be set and lightly golden, but centers should look soft and slightly underdone.
  10. Remove from oven and let cookies sit on the hot baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.

Notes

Do not overbake; cookies will firm up as they cool. Ensure butter is cooled before adding eggs to prevent cooking them. Use the spoon-and-level method for flour to avoid dry cookies. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter.

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