BEST Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
melted, 113g
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
66 g
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
104g
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5ml
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
186g
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
255g
Directions
- 1
Note: This dough requires chilling.
- 2
Place melted butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a large bowl if using a hand mixer). Add granulated and brown sugars and mix on low speed until the mixture is smooth. Mix in egg and vanilla extract and mix on medium speed until combined.
- 3
Mix in baking soda and salt, then slowly mix in flour and mix just until the batter is smooth and comes together. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl during mixing. Slowly mix in chocolate chips.
- 4
Line a cookie sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Scoop 2 tablespoon balls of dough onto the cookie sheet. Spacing doesn’t matter because you will be chilling the dough. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
- 5
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a second cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- 6
Remove the chilled cookie dough balls from the refrigerator and space them 2-inches apart on the cookie sheets. Bake (2 tablespoon sized cookies) for 11-15 minutes, or until the edges are a light golden and the tops are no longer glossy. Let cool on the cookie sheets at least 10 minutes before removing.
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About this Recipe
Craving that perfect, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chip cookie experience? This "BEST Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe" is designed to be your go-to for a classic treat that truly delivers. It’s simple to approach and a fantastic starting point for countless other cookie adventures.
What makes this recipe stand out is its masterful balance of fundamental baking ingredients. With both granulated and packed light brown sugar alongside melted unsalted butter, you're set for a cookie that’s rich, tender, and deeply flavorful. This thoughtful combination creates a foundational texture that’s often sought after but rarely achieved with such ease. It's a reliable base that ensures consistent, delicious results every time.
Prepare for a truly satisfying cookie that brings comfort with every bite. You can expect a beautifully soft and chewy interior, complemented by the slight crispness at the edges that makes a chocolate chip cookie so iconic. The generous amount of chocolate chips, whether semi-sweet or milk, ensures a gooey chocolatey surprise in every piece. This recipe is all about simple, wholesome ingredients coming together to create a truly irresistible classic.
Feel free to get creative with your chocolate choices! Instead of the semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips, try a mix of dark chocolate chunks for a more intense flavor, or even white chocolate for a sweeter profile. This recipe also provides an excellent base if you wish to add nuts like chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture and flavor.
These chocolate chip cookies are perfect for any occasion, from a simple after-school snack to a potluck dessert. Serve them warm with a glass of cold milk for the ultimate comforting treat, or pack them in a lunchbox for a delightful midday pick-me-up.