Smart Cookie The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever Recipe

These incredible chocolate chip cookies are so good, you won't believe they're relatively healthy! A family favorite, this recipe (originally from Prevention Magazine) is a keeper. Perfect with mini chocolate chips or peanut butter chips – get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 215.9 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Smart Cookie The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever

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How to Make Smart Cookie The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  6. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

86g

Fat

9g

Carbs

10g