The Cookie Monster's Guide to the Chocolate Chip Technique

The art of baking the perfect chocolate chip cookie is a delicate balance of flavors, textures, and... more flavors and textures. But fear not, dear cookie enthusiasts, for we have cracked the code.

Step 1: Gather Ingredients (and Don't Forget the Chocolate Chips)

Don't skimp on the quality, folks. Use real butter, real sugar, and real chocolate chips. Anything less and you're just wasting your time (and taste buds).

Here's what you'll need:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Optional: sprinkles, because why not?

Step 2: Mix and Mingle

Now that you have your ingredients, it's time to get your hands dirty. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until it's smooth like your grandmother's face after a face mask.

Step 3: Add the Magic (Chocolate)

This is the part where you get to add the real magic: chocolate chips. Don't be shy, add 2 cups of them, or 3, or... you do you.

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Step 4: Bake, Baby, Bake

Pop those suckers in the oven and bake until they're golden brown. Then, let them cool, and for the love of all things cookie, don't skip this step.

Now, you're done! You've baked the perfect cookie. Go forth and share with your loved ones, or don't, we won't judge.

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