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Thick, chewy, and loaded with melty chocolate chips—this is the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe with crispy edges, soft centers, and unbeatable flavor.
Why This Recipe Works
Perfect texture – Crispy edges, chewy centers
Rich flavor – Brown sugar + vanilla + butter = perfection
No chilling needed – Ready in under 30 minutes
Consistent results – Tried & tested for bakery-quality cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
(Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch!)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep & Preheat
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter & Sugars
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 mins).
3. Add Wet Ingredients
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined (don’t overmix!).
5. Fold in Chocolate Chips
- Stir in chocolate chips (and nuts, if using).
6. Scoop & Bake
- Drop 2-tbsp balls onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake 8-10 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underdone.
7. Cool & Enjoy
- Let cool 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer to a rack.
Pro Tips for Perfect Cookies
Butter temp matters: Should dent when pressed (~65°F).
For extra chew: Underbake by 1 minute.
Uniform cookies: Use a #40 cookie scoop.
Freeze dough: Roll into balls and freeze for 3 months (bake from frozen +1 min).
Variations
- Brown butter: Brown butter first for a nutty flavor.
- Sea salt: Sprinkle flaky salt post-bake.
- Double chocolate: Add ¼ cup cocoa powder to dough.
Storage
- Room temp: 5 days in an airtight container.
- Freeze baked: Layer between parchment for 3 months.
Yield: ~24 cookies
Warning: These disappear FAST!
FAQ
Can I use salted butter?
Yes, but reduce added salt to ½ tsp.
Why both baking soda & powder?
Soda = spread + browning | Powder = lift.
Too flat? Butter may have been too warm—chill dough 20 mins next time.
Perfect with: A cold glass of milk!
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The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Description
Thick, chewy, and loaded with melty chocolate chips—this is the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe with crispy edges, soft centers, and unbeatable flavor.
Ingredients
-
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
-
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
-
1 cup (220g) packed light brown sugar
-
2 large eggs
-
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
-
3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
-
1 tsp baking soda
-
½ tsp baking powder
-
1 tsp salt
-
2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Prep & Preheat
-
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter & Sugars
-
In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 mins).
3. Add Wet Ingredients
-
Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients
-
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
-
Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined (don’t overmix!).
5. Fold in Chocolate Chips
-
Stir in chocolate chips (and nuts, if using).
6. Scoop & Bake
-
Drop 2-tbsp balls onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
-
Bake 8-10 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underdone.
7. Cool & Enjoy
-
Let cool 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer to a rack.
