Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Best Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver the ultimate soft, chewy, and delicious homemade classic. Loaded with semisweet chocolate chips and baked to perfection, they’re the perfect dessert or snack for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Madagascar bourbon preferred
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract until combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing on low until just incorporated.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes to an hour; this step helps cookies spread less and develop deeper flavor.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (or use a 2-inch cookie scoop) onto prepared sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For chewier cookies, chill dough overnight. To freeze, scoop dough onto a baking sheet, freeze, then store in an airtight container and bake from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to the bake time.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal
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