Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Everyone Loves
Soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies with slightly crisp edges and gooey chocolate goodness in every bite. A simple and reliable recipe using pantry staples.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (160g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (340g) semisweet chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by pure vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Using a spatula, gently fold in semisweet chocolate chips or chunks.
- Scoop out dough using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, forming balls roughly 1.5 inches in diameter. Space them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers look slightly underbaked.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
[‘Use room temperature butter and eggs for better blending and texture.’, ‘Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky or if cookies spread too much.’, ‘Don’t overmix the dough to avoid dense cookies.’, ‘For an extra gooey center, slightly underbake the cookies and let them cool on the baking sheet.’, ‘Experiment with adding a pinch of flaky sea salt on top for a sweet and salty twist.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 2
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