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Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies: The Only Recipe You’ll Ever Need


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  • Author: Julie
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy edges, chewy centers, and loads of melty chocolate chips — these classic chocolate chip cookies are bakery-quality but super easy to make at home. Perfect for any occasion or sweet craving!


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (380g) all-purpose flour**

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

  • 2 sticks (227g) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature (67°F)

  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar

  • 1¼ cups (247g) light brown sugar, lightly packed

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature

  • 2 cups (340g) semisweet chocolate chips


Instructions

  • Preheat oven:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  • Mix dry ingredients:
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

  • Cream butter and sugars:
    In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and smooth (about 2–3 minutes).

  • Add eggs and vanilla:
    Mix in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

  • Combine wet and dry ingredients:
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

  • Fold in chocolate chips:
    Stir in the chocolate chips evenly.

  • Scoop and bake:
    Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon portions and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked.

 

  • Cool:
    Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For a bakery-style look, press a few extra chocolate chips into the tops of the dough balls before baking

Chill the dough for 24–48 hours for even deeper flavor.

These cookies freeze beautifully — both baked and unbaked!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American