Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter
softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts
if desired
Directions
- 1
Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- 2
In large bowl, beat softened butter and sugars with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon about 1 minute or until fluffy, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
- 3
Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth. Stir in flour mixture just until blended (dough will be stiff). Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
- 4
Onto ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart.
- 5
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown (centers will be soft). Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store covered in airtight container.
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Craving that perfect balance of crispy edges and a delightfully chewy center in your chocolate chip cookies? Our Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe delivers on every promise, making it a beloved staple for any home baker looking for an authentic, satisfying treat.
This top-rated chocolate chip cookie recipe is a favorite because it consistently produces cookies with that ideal texture: slightly crispy on the outside while remaining wonderfully soft and chewy within. It’s designed to be everything a cookie connoisseur dreams of, ensuring a satisfying bite every time you reach for one.
Prepare yourself for a classic cookie experience that's anything but ordinary. You'll find a rich, buttery sweetness balanced by the deep notes of brown sugar and pure vanilla. Each bite offers a satisfying contrast between the delicate crispness of the exterior and the yielding, tender interior, studded generously with melty semisweet chocolate chips. These cookies are a pure expression of comfort, designed to please every palate.
While perfect as is, you can easily tailor these Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies to your preferences. For those who love an extra crunch, the recipe offers the option to include coarsely chopped nuts; feel free to experiment with walnuts, pecans, or even macadamias. You could also swap out the semisweet chocolate chips for milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or a mix of all three for a custom chocolate experience.
These Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies are ideal for any occasion, from an afternoon treat with a glass of milk to a comforting dessert after dinner. Share them with friends and family, or simply savor them yourself for a moment of sweet indulgence.