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Caleb Cooper

Betty Crocker-Inspired Chocolate Chip Cookies

A homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe inspired by the classic Betty Crocker style, with crisp golden edges and a soft chewy center. Independently tested and developed, not an official Betty Crocker recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 226g
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 150g
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 150g
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 280g
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 340g
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) with a rack in the center position.
  2. Cream the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt just until combined.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
  6. Scoop dough into rounded tablespoon balls, spaced 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake one sheet at a time for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  8. Cool on the tray for 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.