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Classic Chewy Cookies

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Yield: About 24 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes chill time)
Bake Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar

  • 1 large egg, room temperature

  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

  • 1 cup (170g) semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

  • Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.

  • Beat butter and both sugars until creamy and light (2-3 minutes).

  • Add egg and vanilla, mix well.

  • Gradually add dry ingredients, mix until just combined.

  • Fold in chocolate chips and pecans.

  • Cover and chill dough for 30 minutes.

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.

  • Scoop dough (1.5-2 tbsp) onto sheets, 2 inches apart.

  • Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers still soft.

 

  • Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.