The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever
Soft, chewy, and golden brown, these chocolate chip cookies are a classic dessert that bakes up perfectly every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
Wet Ingredients:
1 cup salted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
Add-ins:
2 cups (12 oz) chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Set aside.
Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth and combined.
Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until light and fluffy (about 1 minute).
Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
Fold in chocolate chips evenly using a spatula or spoon.
Form cookie balls: Scoop 2–3 tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll into balls. Place evenly spaced on baking sheets.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish on the pan.
Use dark or milk chocolate based on your preference.
Avoid overmixing once the flour is added.
Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for best texture.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
