{"id":4142,"date":"2026-01-13T19:50:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T16:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/?p=4142"},"modified":"2026-01-15T21:37:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T18:37:19","slug":"the-ultimate-chocolate-chip-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/the-ultimate-chocolate-chip-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you want chocolate chip cookies with <strong>golden edges, soft centers, and melty chocolate<\/strong>, this is the method that works every time. No fancy equipment. No chilling. Just correct technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe gives you control: bake them <strong>gooey or more set<\/strong>, depending on your preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"4147\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6990-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6990-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6990-1-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6990-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6990-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6990-1-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6990-1-scaled.jpg?resize=480%2C270&ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6990-1-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C338&ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6990-1-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Recipe Works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Melted butter<\/strong> gives better flavor and a chewier texture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brown sugar + white sugar<\/strong> balance moisture and structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimal mixing<\/strong> keeps the cookies tender, not tough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Correct bake time<\/strong> ensures soft centers without raw dough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your cookies usually turn out flat, dry, or cakey; this fixes that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredient Breakdown: What Each One Does (and Why It Matters)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flour<\/strong>: it provides <strong>structure<\/strong>. It forms the base of the cookie and holds everything together.<br>Too much flour = dry, dense cookies.<br>Correct amount = cookies that hold their shape but stay soft inside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Baking Sod<\/strong>a: it helps the cookies <strong>spread and brown<\/strong>. It reacts with the brown sugar and creates a softer, chewier texture. Without it, cookies would be thicker and more cake-like.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Baking Powder<\/strong>: it adds a small amount of <strong>lift<\/strong>. Used together with baking soda, it helps the cookies puff slightly in the center instead of spreading flat. This is what gives you that soft, pillowy middle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt<\/strong>: it balances sweetness and <strong>intensifies chocolate flavor<\/strong>. Without salt, the cookies taste flat and overly sweet even if everything else is correct. It\u2019s not optional.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Butter (Melted and Cooled)<\/strong>: it provides <strong>flavor, moisture, and chewiness<\/strong>. Melted butter creates denser, chewier cookies while cooling it prevents the sugar from melting too fast. Hot butter would cause excessive spreading and greasy cookies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brown Sugar<\/strong>: Brown sugar contains molasses, which adds <strong>moisture<\/strong>, creates chewiness and deepens flavor. This is the reason the cookies stay soft even after cooling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>White Sugar<\/strong>: White sugar helps with c<strong>risp edges<\/strong>, proper spreading and lightness. The combination of white and brown sugar is what gives you <strong>crisp edges + soft centers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Egg<\/strong>: it binds everything together and adds structure, moisture and richness. It also helps trap air, giving the cookies a slight lift without making them cakey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vanilla Extract<\/strong>: Vanilla enhances all the other flavors. It doesn\u2019t make the cookies taste \u201cvanilla\u201d\u2014it makes them taste <strong>more like chocolate chip cookies<\/strong>. Skipping it makes a noticeable difference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chocolate Chips<\/strong>: they are both <strong>flavor and texture<\/strong>. They add sweetness, melt into pockets of chocolate and balance the dough. Adding extra on top improves appearance and ensures visible chocolate in every bite.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sea Salt (Finishing Salt<\/strong>): sea salt on top creates <strong>contrast<\/strong>. That sweet\u2013salty balance cuts through richness, makes the chocolate taste strong and elevates the cookie from basic to bakery-style. A little goes a long way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6975.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6975-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6975-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6975-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6975-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6975-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6975-scaled.jpg?resize=480%2C270&ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6975-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C338&ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6975-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step Method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prep the Oven and Tray:<\/strong> Preheat your oven to 180\u00b0C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. This prevents sticking and uneven browning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mix the Dry Ingredients: <\/strong>In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt then set aside. This ensures even distribution later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build the Base<\/strong>: In another mixing bowl, add melted butter (cooled\u2014not hot), brown sugar and white sugar. Whisk vigorously for 1\u20132 minutes until it turns thick and paste-like. This step is critical for proper texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add Egg and Vanilla:<\/strong> Whisk in the egg and vanilla until smooth and glossy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combine Wet and Dry:<\/strong> Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold until just combined. Add the chocolate chips and continue folding until evenly distributed. Stop as soon as the flour disappears. Overmixing ruins the cookies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scoop and Bake: <\/strong>Scoop the dough using an ice-cream scoop or cookie scoop or  a tablespoon if that\u2019s what you have. Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each. Bake for 12 minutes if you want a  softer, gooey center or 15 minutes for a more set, well-done cookie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check for Doneness: <\/strong>Cookies are ready when the edges have a golden ring and the center looks pale and puffed. If they spread too much, use a fork to gently push in the edges immediately after removing them from the oven. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finish Like a Pro:<\/strong> While the cookies are still hot; press a few extra chocolate chips on top and sprinkle lightly with sea salt. This improves both flavor and appearance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cool (Briefly):<\/strong> Transfer cookies to a cooling rack. Let them cool for about <strong>20 minutes<\/strong>. They\u2019re best when slightly warm, chocolate is still melty and the centers are soft, not doughy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"4149\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7005.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7005-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7005-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7005-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7005-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7005-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7005-scaled.jpg?resize=480%2C270&ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7005-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C338&ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_7005-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch the Full Video Tutorial!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a quick video showing how I made these<strong> Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/strong>. You can also subscribe to my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@gwenjikoni\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube Channel<\/a>\u00a0for more recipe videos, kitchen tips & hacks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The ONLY Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe You\u2019ll Ever Need || Gwen Jikoni \" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OCDO8nj_sf0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Cookie Recipes You\u2019ll Love:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for more delicious Cookies recipes?! Check out some of my other recipes you\u2019re sure to enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/03\/funfetti-vanilla-cookies\/\">Funfetti Vanilla Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2022\/02\/17\/red-velvet-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\">Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2021\/12\/09\/sweet-potato-oat-breakfast-cookies\/\">Sweet Potato & Oat Breakfast Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2019\/10\/29\/soft-butter-cookies\/\">Soft Butter Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-4145\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"4145\" data-servings=\"10\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-meadow\"><div class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 meadow-header\">\n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-20 wprm-column-rows-recipe-600 wprm-column-rows-reverse wprm-row-gap-20 meadow-header-columns\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-align-center\">\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 20px;width: 300px;max-width: 100%;height: 300px;object-fit: cover;\" width=\"533\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6990-scaled.jpg?fit=533%2C300&ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-999999x300 size-999999x300\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6990-scaled.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6990-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6990-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6990-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6990-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6990-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6990-scaled.jpg?resize=480%2C270&ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6990-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C338&ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6990-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-75 wprm-align-rows-center\">\n      <div class=\"wprm-layout-container meadow-header-accent\" style=\"--wprm-layout-container-text-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\">\n        <span class=\"wprm-recipe-author-with-image\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-author-image\"><img style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 50%;\" alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d2c88e45c9c3dbf2ef11efd057f5a4b275cf0825b49a4a6aa25ad8180c9e49f6?s=30&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d2c88e45c9c3dbf2ef11efd057f5a4b275cf0825b49a4a6aa25ad8180c9e49f6?s=60&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo' height='30' width='30' \/><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-semi-bold\">Gwen<\/span><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">These soft-center chocolate chip cookies have crisp golden edges, gooey middles, and melty chocolate in every bite. Made with melted butter and baked without chilling, they come together quickly and deliver bakery-style results at home.<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-layout-container\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/wprm_print\/the-ultimate-chocolate-chip-cookies\" style=\"color: #333333;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #333333;border-radius: 50px;padding: 5px 15px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-print-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"4145\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print Recipe<\/a>\n        <a 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class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller\" style=\"justify-content: center;--pill-background-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-block-text-smaller\">10<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-smaller\">Dessert, Snack<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 meadow-main\" style=\"--wprm-layout-container-background-color: var(--meadow-main-background-color);\">\n  <div class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-container wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-container-scroll scrolled-left wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-icon-above\" style=\"--wprm-jump-to-section-alignment: space-between;--wprm-jump-to-section-text-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><a href=\"#recipe-4145-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-section wprm-block-text-smaller\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-icon\" style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><svg width=\"54\" height=\"50\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 50\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_135_292)\">\n<path d=\"M23.424 37.308L47.8222 23.0331C48.4587 22.6607 49.2988 22.8556 49.688 23.4903L49.9024 23.84C54.3182 31.0416 51.9199 40.3821 44.5475 44.6956C37.175 49.0091 27.6129 46.6664 23.197 39.4648L22.9826 39.115C22.6014 38.4933 22.8008 37.6727 23.4506 37.2925L23.424 37.308Z\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.0908\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"\/>\n<path d=\"M40.0314 27.5907L40.0777 27.6662C41.5615 30.097 40.8505 33.1921 38.4703 34.5812C36.09 35.9702 32.9523 35.1247 31.4685 32.709L31.4221 32.6335\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.0908\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"\/>\n<path d=\"M31.7641 21.797C30.373 24.3637 27.4054 25.8735 24.4378 25.5414C23.294 25.4055 22.2584 25.0431 21.3619 24.5147C20.4655 23.9862 19.2908 24.3486 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stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.0908\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"\/>\n<path d=\"M12.9856 7.46869C12.9856 7.46869 17.9162 9.52205 17.1434 14.7913\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.0908\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M8.36171 46.8107C11.6311 46.8107 14.2815 44.2218 14.2815 41.0281C14.2815 37.8345 11.6311 35.2455 8.36171 35.2455C5.09229 35.2455 2.44189 37.8345 2.44189 41.0281C2.44189 44.2218 5.09229 46.8107 8.36171 46.8107Z\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.0908\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"\/>\n<path d=\"M33.6169 46.2672L34.467 39.8504\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.0908\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M47.451 42.4926L44.3906 39.02\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.0908\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M51.5317 32.1806L46.7866 31.6219\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.0908\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<defs>\n<clipPath id=\"clip0_135_292\">\n<rect width=\"53.201\" height=\"48.7612\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.308289)\"\/>\n<\/clipPath>\n<\/defs>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span> Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#recipe-4145-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-section wprm-block-text-smaller\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-icon\" style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><svg width=\"43\" height=\"51\" viewBox=\"0 0 43 51\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_135_313)\">\n<path d=\"M1.16528 30.2541V23.2404H41.6085V30.2541C41.6085 40.0501 32.5532 47.9913 21.3869 47.9913C10.2206 47.9913 1.16528 40.0357 1.16528 30.2541Z\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M30.9519 6.32898C35.9163 7.15498 39.2502 8.69104 39.2502 10.43C39.2502 12.5457 34.4023 14.3281 27.6763 14.9657\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M15.7369 14.5456C9.47678 13.85 5.05103 12.1255 5.05103 10.1113C5.05103 7.7202 11.2529 5.7494 19.3328 5.40161\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M18.0688 23.2403L27.2261 1.95276\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M1.16528 27.5006H41.6231\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M11.9092 48.9042H31.0244\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M30.995 7.85065L29.7721 6.05374C29.7721 6.05374 29.743 5.89434 29.8158 5.85087L31.621 4.63361\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M14.9666 12.8646L16.2769 14.6036C16.2769 14.6036 16.306 14.763 16.2477 14.8064L14.5007 16.1107\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<defs>\n<clipPath id=\"clip0_135_313\">\n<rect width=\"42.6884\" height=\"49.3843\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.793579)\"\/>\n<\/clipPath>\n<\/defs>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span> Method<\/a><a href=\"#recipe-4145-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-section wprm-block-text-smaller\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-icon\" style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><svg width=\"45\" height=\"39\" viewBox=\"0 0 45 39\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M10.6686 21.8716L29.8227 2.69726C30.4248 2.09334 31.4032 2.09334 32.0053 2.69726L42.3726 13.0959C42.9747 13.6999 42.9747 14.6812 42.3726 15.2851L23.2185 34.4595C22.8798 34.7992 22.4471 35.0256 21.9579 35.0823L9.16336 36.8374C8.65535 36.9129 8.22259 36.4788 8.29785 35.9693L10.0477 23.136C10.1041 22.6642 10.3299 22.2113 10.6686 21.8905V21.8716Z\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M26.0786 6.45288L38.6285 19.0219\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M32.0432 13.0204L18.2703 26.8162\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M10.292 22.3622C13.3777 23.0227 16.1248 24.608 18.2509 26.8161C20.3959 29.0053 21.8823 31.8172 22.428 34.9501\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M1.50562 7.94373H11.5342\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M1.73071 2.24432H16.3691\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M1.73071 13.6622H7.77047\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span> Notes<\/a><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-40 wprm-column-rows-recipe-900 meadow-main-columns\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 meadow-main-left\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-4145-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-4145-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"4145\" data-servings=\"10\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-internal-container wprm-internal-container-ingredients wprm-expandable-container wprm-expandable-expanded\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-internal-container-toggle\"><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-show\" aria-label=\"Show Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,9.5 8,5 12.5,9.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-hide\" aria-label=\"Hide Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,6.5 8,11 12.5,6.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\u2153<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(130g) Flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Baking soda<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Baking powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00be<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(112g) Unsulted Butter,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">melted and cooled<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(100g) Brown sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2153<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(70g) White sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Egg<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(200g) Chocolate chips<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Flaky Sea salt,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">for topping<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 meadow-main-right\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-4145-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-4145-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"4145\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Method<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>\u00a0<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4145-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"1\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Preheat oven to 180\u00b0C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4145-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"2\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4145-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"3\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">In another bowl, whisk melted (cooled) butter, brown sugar, and white sugar for 1\u20132 minutes until thick and paste-like.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4145-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Whisk in the egg and vanilla until smooth.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4145-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"5\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Fold in the dry ingredients using a rubber spatula. Add chocolate chips and fold just until combined. Do not overmix.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4145-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"6\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Scoop dough using a cookie scoop or tablespoon and place on the baking sheet.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4145-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"7\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Bake for 12 minutes for gooey cookies or 15 minutes for more set cookies.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4145-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"8\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Cookies are ready when edges are golden and centers are pale and puffed. If they spread too much, gently nudge edges inward immediately after baking.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4145-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"9\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Top with extra chocolate chips and a light sprinkle of sea salt while hot.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4145-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"10\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Transfer to a cooling rack. Let cool for 20 minutes before eating.<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n      \n      <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n      <div id=\"recipe-4145-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul>\n<li data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1984\">Do not use hot butter\u2014it will melt the sugar and ruin the texture.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2040\">Slight underbaking is intentional for soft centers.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2078\">These cookies firm up as they cool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"display: block;text-align: center;\"><strong><em>******<\/em><\/strong><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong><em>I know you\u2019re going to love these chocolate chip cookies.<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Please rate this recipe below (After you\u2019ve made it, of course<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f609.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude09\" \/>). 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