Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Rich, chewy, and utterly irresistible, these best-ever chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate treat for any sweet tooth.

With a perfect balance of crispy edges and soft centers, they’re the go-to snack for cookie lovers of all ages, no matter the occasion or craving.

Ready Time

45 mins

Yields

9 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

Stir in the chocolate chips.

Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

You’ll end up with 9 deliciously chewy chocolate chip cookies, perfect for snacking!

Notes

Make sure to use room temperature butter for the best results – it’ll cream with the sugar so much better! Also, don’t overmix the dough, especially when adding the dry ingredients – you want to keep those lovely butter chunks intact. Use high-quality chocolate chips for an intense flavor boost.

If you want a crisper cookie, bake for 12 minutes, but if you prefer a chewier center, 10 minutes is the way to go.

Keep an eye on the cookies after 8 minutes as they can go from perfect to burnt quickly. If you want to get fancy, sprinkle some flaky sea salt or chopped nuts on top of the cookies before baking for added texture and flavor.