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Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe: Bake Perfect Cookies Today!

Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

This is the best chocolate chip cookie recipe that guarantees perfectly baked cookies every time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the salt, vanilla, and eggs; mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • For chewier cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Feel free to mix in nuts or other types of chocolate for variety.

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