Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies feature a perfect balance of crispy edges and soft, chewy centers. Made with a blend of granulated and brown sugar, creamy butter, and loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, these classic cookies are easy to prepare and baked to perfection, making them a timeless treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins and Finishing
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Sea salt, to taste for sprinkling on top (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is ready once your dough is prepared.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This step is crucial for tender cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix Dry Ingredients Into Wet: Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients. Be careful to mix only until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can make cookies tough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips ensuring they are evenly dispersed without overmixing.
- Portion Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown while the centers remain soft, giving that perfect chewy texture.
- Cool and Finish: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top while they are still warm to enhance the flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for the right cookie texture.
- Mix ingredients just until combined to avoid dense cookies.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, combine semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips.
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies and uniform baking.
- Sprinkling sea salt on top intensifies the chocolate flavor and adds a pleasant contrast.
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