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A stack of pale, soft sugar cookies filled with chocolate chips and coated in sparkling sugar.
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Best Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 185kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated white sugar, divided (1 cup for dough, 1/4 cup for rolling)
  • 1 large egg , room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups semi -sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until well combined and smooth.
  • Turn the mixer to low and gradually add the dry flour mixture, mixing just until no white streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips by hand using a rubber spatula.
  • Place the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar in a small shallow bowl.
  • Scoop approximately 1.5 tablespoons of dough (using a medium cookie scoop) and roll into a ball. Roll each ball in the granulated sugar until evenly coated.
  • Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are just set and very lightly golden, but the centers still appear slightly soft.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.