Description

This recipe for the best chocolate chip cookies yields perfectly chewy and golden-baked treats packed with rich semisweet chocolate chips. The combination of melted butter and a balanced mix of sugars creates a tender texture and a deep, buttery flavor. These cookies are simple to prepare and baked until just golden, making them delightfully soft in the center with crisp edges.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp kosher salt

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg

Mix-ins

1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.
Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt. Set this mixture aside to be gradually incorporated later.
Mix wet ingredients: In a larger bowl, blend the melted and cooled unsalted butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the large egg and vanilla extract, then whisk until fully combined and creamy.
Combine mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredient bowl using a rubber spatula. Mix just until all dry ingredients are incorporated to avoid overmixing, which can make the cookies tough.
Add chocolate chips: Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the cookie dough for delicious pockets of melted chocolate.
Shape and bake: Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 5 cookies per sheet to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until cookies are golden on the edges but still soft in the center.
Cool and enjoy: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes. This resting time helps the cookies set with the perfect texture.

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
Using parchment paper prevents sticking and easy cleanup.
Substitute semisweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips depending on preference.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
To keep cookies soft, add a slice of bread in the container to retain moisture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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