Description

Enjoy the ultimate classic with these BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies. Crispy on the edges yet soft and chewy at the center, these cookies are made with a perfect blend of butter, brown sugar, and a mix of chocolate chips, delivering a rich and irresistible flavor. Ideal for any occasion, chilling the dough overnight enhances the texture and taste, making every bite a delightful experience.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1 cup Cold Butter (cut into cubes; microwave for 7–8 seconds if you prefer slightly thinner cookies)
2 large Eggs
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Dry Ingredients

1 cup Brown Sugar
3/4 cup Sugar
2 3/4 cups Flour (all-purpose, or 1 cup cake flour and 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour)
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
3/4 teaspoon Salt

Add-ins

2 to 2 1/2 cups Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet or a mix of milk chocolate and semi-sweet)

Instructions

Preheat and Cream: Preheat your oven to 400°F (if not chilling dough). Use an oven thermometer to check as ovens vary; if yours runs hot, preheat to 385°F. In a large bowl, cream the cold cubed butter, brown sugar, and sugar together for 4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing for an additional 1 minute to combine well.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing. Then fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
Chill the Dough (Optional): For best texture and flavor, wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 24 hours. This step is optional but highly recommended.
Prepare to Bake: If not chilling, scoop cookie dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper or Silpat mats. Use light-colored baking sheets to avoid burning on the bottom. Dark pans may cause excessive browning.
Bake: Bake the cookies for 8 to 11 minutes or until the edges start to turn a light golden color. Be careful not to overbake to maintain chewy centers.
Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them set on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them firm up perfectly.

Notes

Chilling the dough enhances flavor and prevents spreading for thicker cookies.
Using a mix of cake flour and all-purpose flour yields a tender crumb.
Adjust the bake time according to your oven’s actual temperature to avoid overbaking.
Use light-colored baking sheets for even, gentle baking and to avoid burnt bottoms.
Feel free to customize chocolate chips with milk, semi-sweet, or dark varieties according to your preference.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days for best freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8-11 minutes per batch
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (based on 36 cookies total)
Calories: 170 kcal
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 120 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.0 g
Trans Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg

Keywords: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Classic Cookies, Chewy Cookies, Homemade Cookies, Dessert, Baking