My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies hold a special place in the hearts of many, and everyone seems to think they have the best recipe - but I'm here to argue that these chocolate chip cookies are the best of the best. These cookies have crispy edges, chewy middles, stay nice and thick, and soft - all without chilling the dough!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 257kcal
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened, 2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups flour (spoon and level, or weigh)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (+ Extra for topping)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet or two with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
Cream together the butter and sugars in a large bowl for about 3 minutes.
Add in the eggs and vanilla and stir into the creamed butter.
Add the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, and salt) to the wet ingredients and stir everything together till combined, and you have a nice soft cookie dough.
Add in the chocolate chips and fold them evenly into the batter.
Scoop the cookie dough into large 2.5 TBS sized cookie balls. Roll them into smooth balls.
Place cookie balls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
Top the cookie dough balls with a few extra chocolate chips if desired.
Bake the cookies for about 9-11 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden.
Remove the pan from the oven.
Leave the cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 to 10 minutes to cool, and continue baking.
Remove cookies to cooling rack to cool completely, or enjoy after a few more minutes warm.
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg