PERFECT Chocolate Chip Cookie 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.

Soften butter and shortening in a toaster oven (do not melt).

Add 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup white sugar to the softened butter and shortening.

Cream together with a spoon for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.

Add 1 room temperature egg and 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, mixing until combined.

In a separate bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch.

Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture in two halves, mixing halfway each time.

Add 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks and 1/3 cup milk chocolate, mixing until just combined.

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Refrigerate the dough for 30 to 60 minutes for best results.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on desired softness or crunchiness.

Cool cookies for a couple of minutes on the trays before transferring to wire racks.

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