Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (Print Version)
Rich, creamy dough loaded with chocolate chips—ready to eat straight from the bowl or chilled for firmer texture.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Dough Base
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - ½ cup brown sugar, packed
04 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 tablespoons milk
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread flour evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes to eliminate bacteria. Allow to cool completely before proceeding.
02 - In a medium bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy texture is achieved.
03 - Pour in milk and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated into the butter mixture.
04 - Add cooled flour and salt to the bowl. Mix until a soft, cohesive dough forms throughout.
05 - Gently fold semisweet chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed.
06 - Serve immediately for soft texture, or refrigerate for 30 minutes for firmer, scoopable consistency.
# Expert Advice:
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- You get all the cookie dough joy without worrying about raw flour or eggs
- It comes together in under 20 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
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- Never skip the heat-treating step—it is what makes this dough safe to eat raw
- The dough firms up beautifully in the fridge, so do not worry if it seems soft at first
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- Use a kitchen scale to measure flour accurately for consistent results
- Warm your vanilla extract in the microwave for 10 seconds to intensify the flavor