Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Here’s a classic and highly-rated chocolate chip cookie recipe that’s crisp on the edges, chewy in the middle, and loaded with chocolate chips:

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🍪 Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yield: ~24 cookies
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10-12 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp kosher salt

• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chunks)

• (Optional) Flaky sea salt for topping

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).

3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Do not overmix.

6. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.

7. Scoop dough (about 2 tablespoons per cookie) onto baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each.

8. (Optional) Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each dough ball for a gourmet touch.

9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are golden and centers still look slightly underbaked.

10. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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🍫 Tips for Next-Level Cookies:

• Chill the dough for 30 mins to prevent spreading.

• Use a mix of chocolate chips and chopped chocolate for melty pockets.

• Try browning the butter for a nutty, caramelized flavor.

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Would you like a version that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, or bakery-style jumbo?