The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever Recipe
This classic chocolate chip cookie recipe delivers soft-centered, perfectly chewy cookies with just the right amount of crisp around the edges. With simple ingredients and easy steps, these cookies bake to golden perfection every time, making them ideal for cookie lovers seeking a reliably delicious homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 to 10 minutes
- Total Time: 23 to 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Add-ins
- 2 cups chocolate chips (12 oz)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line three baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Set aside to incorporate the leavening agents evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a KitchenAid mixer or hand mixer, beat the softened butter with both granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is smooth and combined well, creating a creamy base.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until the batter becomes light and fluffy, about 1 minute of mixing.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet base, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough which can cause toughness.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips thoroughly so they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Form and Place Dough Balls: Using a cookie scoop, roll dough in 2-3 tablespoon portions depending on your desired cookie size. Place balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets to allow room for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges have just started to turn golden brown ensuring the centers remain soft.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from oven and let the cookies rest on the hot baking sheet for 5 minutes. This resting time allows them to firm up slightly before transferring to cooling racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming with sugars.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender.
- Adjust baking time slightly depending on cookie size and oven variance.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Using parchment paper or silicone mats prevents sticking and promotes even baking.
