Description
There’s nothing quite like the perfect chocolate chip cookie—golden-brown edges, a soft and chewy center, and melty chocolate in every bite. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion, a weekend treat, or just because, this tried-and-true recipe guarantees bakery-quality cookies right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark chocolate chunks)
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Cream the Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the Eggs & Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Whisk the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently stir in the chocolate chips (and nuts, if using).
- Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours) for the best flavor and texture.
- Preheat & Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop & Bake: Scoop dough into balls (about 2 tbsp each) and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges but soft in the middle.
- Cool & Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the Dough – Prevents spreading and intensifies flavor.
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients – Ensures even mixing.
- Don’t Overbake – Take them out when the edges are set but the centers look slightly underdone.
- Mix Chocolate Types – A blend of semi-sweet and dark chocolate creates deeper flavor.
- Sprinkle with Sea Salt – Enhances the chocolate flavor!
- Use High-Quality Butter – The better the butter, the richer the flavor.
- Try Different Flours – Swap out some of the all-purpose flour for bread flour for an extra chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes