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Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies cooling on a rack

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever

A delightful and easy chocolate chip cookie recipe that brings the warmth of home baking, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup salted butter, softened Use room temperature butter.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chips (12 oz) Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate for richer flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line three baking sheets with parchment paper. Set them aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Set it aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until smooth and fully combined.
  4. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about a minute.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Using 2-3 tablespoons of dough, roll the cookie into balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 8-10 minutes. Keep a close eye on them and remove the cookies when they’re just starting to turn golden brown.
  2. Allow the cookies to sit on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can freeze dough balls for up to three months. Let the dough chill in the fridge for 30 minutes for chewier cookies. Experiment with various chocolate types and add nuts for extra crunch.