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Ultimate Average Chocolate Chip Cookie

Recipe by ChefSteps

A balanced chocolate chip cookie that delivers chew, crisp, and buttery goodness in every bite. By averaging the top 10 cookie formulas, this recipe gives you a thick, evenly baked cookie with a perfect edge, gooey center, and a glossy sugary surface. The dough is mixed in one go, chilled for optimal spread control, and baked at 350°F for a flawless result.

MediumAmericanServes 20

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Source Video
12h 29m
Prep
32m
Cook
1h 34m
Cleanup
14h 35m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$13.35
Total cost
$0.67
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Portion and shape dough into smooth balls to control spread
  • Chill the dough for at least 2 hours (overnight preferred) to hydrate flour and firm fat
  • Bake at 350°F for exactly 12 minutes; watch for golden edges and soft centers

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven mitts when removing trays
  • Butter and sugar mixture can be very hot; avoid skin contact
  • Use oven mitts when sliding the baking sheet in and out

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