Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants, while chocolate chunks can be less expensive.

In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Beat until creamy, about 2 minutes.

Add egg, vanilla extract and beat until combined, scrape the bottom and sides as needed.

In a separate bowl mix flour, baking soda and salt.

Add flour mixture into the butter mixture. 1/2 at the time, mix until combined.

Stir in chocolate chips.

At this stage if dough is too soft, cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). line two baking trays with parchment paper.

Scoop the dough onto a prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) of space between the cookies.

Refrigerate for 30-40 minutes.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until slightly golden around the edges.

Allow to cool before serving.

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