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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever


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  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 1x

Description

Chocolate chip cookies from heaven bring pure bliss to sweet-toothed dessert lovers. Buttery, crisp edges and gooey centers make these classic treats irresistible for anyone craving a perfect homemade indulgence you’ll savor with each delectable bite.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

Sugars:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar

Additional Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare workspace by heating oven to 375F (190C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Utilize electric mixer to whip softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until achieving a fluffy, aerated texture for approximately 2-3 minutes.
  3. Incorporate eggs individually into butter mixture, ensuring complete integration after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract thoroughly.
  4. Separately combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt through gentle whisking. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent tough cookie texture.
  5. Gently fold chocolate chips into dough using spatula, distributing evenly throughout mixture.
  6. Drop rounded two-tablespoon portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, maintaining approximately two-inch spacing between cookies.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges transform to golden brown and centers appear slightly soft. Cookies will continue cooking while resting on hot baking sheet.
  8. Rest cookies on baking sheet for five minutes, allowing initial cooling and structural stabilization, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling.

Notes

  • Softening butter at room temperature ensures smooth, even mixing and helps create a perfectly creamy cookie base.
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking prevents excessive spreading and creates thicker, chewier cookies with deeper flavor complexity.
  • For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurements and mixing technique.
  • Try different chocolate chip varieties like dark, milk, or white chocolate, or mix multiple types for a unique flavor profile that keeps every bite interesting.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 24
  • Calories: 243
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 103 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 33 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 27 mg