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Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

The ultimate easy chocolate chip cookie recipe for consistently delicious, chewy, and perfectly textured cookies. No chilling required, just simple ingredients and straightforward steps for homemade cookie bliss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 183
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup salted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet, milk, or dark

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • KitchenAid Mixer or hand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Wire Cooling Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then beat in vanilla.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing on low until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in chocolate chips.
  7. Roll 2–3 tablespoons of dough into balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spaced apart.
  8. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Cookies will look slightly underdone; this is key.
  9. Let sit on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Do Not Overbake: Essential for gooey centers! They firm up as they cool.
  • Measure Flour Correctly: Spoon flour into measuring cup and level; do not scoop from bag.
  • Frozen Dough:
    Thaw First: Thaw dough balls at room temp for 1–2 hours, then bake as directed.
    Bake Frozen: Place frozen dough on sheet, put in oven during preheat to 350°F. Bake for ~15 mins.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.