BEST Chocolate Chip Cookie
This chocolate chip cookie recipe captures the comforting aroma of freshly baked cookies, combining sweetness with rich semi-sweet chocolate for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, tightly packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature Let eggs sit out to reach room temperature.
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Measure flour correctly to avoid dense cookies.
- 1 tsp baking soda, sifted Sifting helps remove lumps.
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided Reserve 1/4 cup for topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350˚F and line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat.
- In a stand mixer, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Beat for about five minutes until creamy and well-blended.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture in thirds, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, reserving a quarter cup for topping.
- Using an ice cream scoop, form dough balls and place them on the lined baking sheet, ensuring there are about two inches of space between each ball.
- Top each dough ball with a few reserved chocolate chips.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden and the centers are set, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For best texture, follow the tips on creaming, mixing, and baking times. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.