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Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

With a perfect balance of crispy edges and chewy centers, these homemade chocolate chip cookies deliver rich chocolatey goodness in every bite and are simple enough for a busy weeknight or a gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or spoon
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, then allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

For extra chewy cookies, refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.