Here’s The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever—chewy, soft, and packed with gooey chocolate chips!
Ingredients
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark, packed)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (or a mix of milk and dark chocolate)
• Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
3. Add Eggs & Vanilla: Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Mix Dough: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
6. Scoop & Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. The centers should still be soft.
8. Cool & Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Tips for the Best Cookies
• Use room temperature butter for the perfect texture.
• Chill the dough for 30 minutes to overnight for even better flavor.
• Sprinkle a little sea salt on top for a gourmet touch!
Enjoy your perfectly soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies!