Here’s a tried-and-true Best Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe: chewy in the middle, slightly crispy on the edges, and packed with gooey chocolate chips. 🍪✨
🍫 Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients (Makes ~24 cookies):
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (or mix with dark/milk chocolate)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars:
- In a large bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add eggs and vanilla:
- Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
- Scoop dough:
- Drop by rounded tablespoon (or use a cookie scoop) onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers look just set (they’ll continue baking slightly on the pan).
- Cool:
- Let cookies sit on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
🔁 Pro Tips:
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker, chewier cookies.
- Use a mix of chocolate chunks and chips for texture.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt before baking for a gourmet touch.
Want a gluten-free, vegan, or small batch version too?