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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

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A foolproof classic with no chilling required; crispy edges, soft centers, and full of melty chocolate in every bite. A favorite for kids and adults alike!

Serves: 36 cookies | Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (226g) salted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Mix-ins

  • 2 cups (14 oz) chocolate chips (milk, semi-sweet, or dark)

Instructions

  1. Prep & Preheat

    • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
    • Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

  3. Cream Butter & Sugars

    • In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.

  4. Add Eggs & Vanilla

    • Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.

  5. Combine Mixtures

    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until fully incorporated but don’t overmix.

  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips

    • Gently stir in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

  7. Scoop & Shape

    • Scoop 2–3 tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll into balls. Place evenly spaced on prepared baking sheets.

  8. Bake

    • Bake for 8–10 minutes. Remove when edges are set and tops are just barely starting to brown.

  9. Cool

    • Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Plating & Serving

Serve warm with a cold glass of milk or use them as the base for ice cream sandwiches. Perfect for cookie jars, bake sales, or party platters.

Tips

  • Secret ingredient: A mix of light brown sugar and white sugar gives the perfect chewy-to-crisp ratio.
  • Do not overbake: Cookies should look slightly doughy when pulled from the oven—this ensures a soft center.
  • Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temp for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Substitutions: Try vegan butter, coconut oil, or browned butter for variation. You can also use chopped chocolate instead of chips.
  • Convection oven: Reduce baking temp by 25°F (about 15°C).

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