The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever
This classic chocolate chip cookie recipe is everything you want: chewy, buttery, and packed with gooey chocolate in every bite. Perfect for bake sales, family gatherings, or just a cozy treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened – For a rich and creamy texture.
- 1 cup granulated sugar – Adds sweetness and slight crispness.
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar – For that chewy, caramel-like flavor.
- 2 large eggs – Helps bind the ingredients together.
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract – Adds warmth and depth.
- 3 cups all-purpose flour – Provides structure to the cookies.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda – Helps the cookies rise.
- ½ teaspoon baking powder – Adds extra lift.
- 1 teaspoon salt – Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips – The star of the show, for melty chocolate goodness.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Step 3: Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Step 5: Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 6: Shape and Bake
Scoop 2-tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set. Do not overbake; they will continue to cook on the baking sheet.
Step 7: Cool and Enjoy
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra gooey cookies, press a few extra chocolate chips into the tops of the dough balls before baking.
- The dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 72 hours.
- Cookies freeze well—store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg