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Irresistible Nut-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Soft, chewy, nut-free chocolate chip cookies perfect for allergy-friendly gatherings. Easy to make with simple ingredients and a tender crumb.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (165 g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (340 g) nut-free chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the nut-free chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set but soft. For chewier cookies, bake closer to 10 minutes; for crisper edges, bake longer.
  9. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for best creaming results. Do not skip cornstarch for a tender texture. Dough can be chilled for 30 minutes to an hour for thicker cookies. Watch oven closely starting at 10 minutes to avoid overbaking. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft longer. Cookie dough can be frozen before baking; add 1-2 minutes to baking time when baking from frozen.

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