Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate chips for a rich, indulgent flavor. Perfectly balanced with the right amount of butter and sugars, these classic cookies are easy to make and sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. A sprinkle of sea salt on top enhances the chocolatey goodness and makes every bite irresistible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (Make sure the butter is softened, not melted.)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (For richer flavor, consider combining semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips.)
- Sea salt, to taste, for sprinkling on top (To enhance flavor.)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Vanilla and Eggs: Beat in the vanilla extract and then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to fully incorporate.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agent and salt.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture while mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Using a spatula, gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Portion Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart as they will spread during baking.
- Sprinkle Sea Salt: Lightly sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie dough ball to enhance flavor and add a slight crunch.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft. This will ensure a chewy center.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and prevents breaking.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, mix semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips.
- Do not melt the butter; it should be softened to trap air and create a fluffy texture.
- Do not overbake; cookies continue to cook slightly on the baking sheet after removal from the oven.
- To store, keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
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