Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Deliciously warm and gooey chocolate chip cookies with crispy edges and soft centers, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, barely melted Ensure the butter is not hot.
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 large egg
Chocolate Chips
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Gently fold into the dough.
- Coarse to taste sea salt Sprinkle on cookies after baking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, then set aside.
Mixing Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, beat together the barely melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and apple cider vinegar, mixing until well combined, then beat in the egg just until everything is combined.
Combining Ingredients
- Gradually mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and stir just until absorbed.
- Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
Baking
- Using a large cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 3 inches apart.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until light brown around the edges and slightly underdone in the center.
- Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of coarse sea salt immediately after removing from the oven.
- Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure butter is just barely melted to prevent spreading. Cool briefly on the baking sheet to maintain chewy texture and avoid breakage.