The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever
These chocolate chip cookies are perfectly chewy on the inside, crisp on the edges, and filled with gooey chocolate chips. They’re easy to make, delightfully classic, and always hit the sweet spot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
- Scoop dough by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt after baking for a sweet-salty contrast.
- Chilling the dough enhances flavor and prevents spreading.
- Microwave for 10 seconds to enjoy warm, gooey cookies anytime.
- Use oats or cocoa powder for fun flavor variations.
- Store with a piece of bread to keep cookies soft longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
