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EST. 2020235 RECIPES
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Cookies • A family favorite

Braxton’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe by Braxton Lee Allred

Heat
350°F
Time
9–11 min
Makes
About 16

Chocolate chip cookies were my first love, and the reason I started cooking. I’ve been working on this recipe for a long time and really love these. If cooked properly, they remain soft and moist for about a week.

01

Ingredients

  • 1 cup + 1 Tbsp butter
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2½ cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda, plus another small scant
  • 1 scant tsp kosher salt
  • 1 bag chocolate chips

Make it yours

  • Walnuts (Braxton calls these a must-have)
  • 1 Tbsp molasses for a richer, almost fruity flavor
  • Dried cherries for a dressier version

02

Method

  1. 01

    Heat the oven to 350°F.

  2. 02

    Cream the butter and both sugars.

  3. 03

    Add the vanilla and egg, mixing the egg only a few turns around the bowl.

  4. 04

    Fold in the salt and baking soda a couple of times.

  5. 05

    Add the flour, chocolate chips, and any extras. Mix minimally—just until combined.

  6. 06

    Shape into medium-large balls, about 2 tablespoons each. Lightly press them down and leave room for spreading.

  7. 07

    Bake for 9–11 minutes, then cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before moving.