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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is a straightforward, no-chill recipe that yields cookies with gooey centers, chewy texture, and crisp edges — perfect for quick homemade treats.
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Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rubber spatula
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mats
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar until fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix until light and well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips with a rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
  7. Roll 2–3 tablespoons of dough per cookie into uniform balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown and the centers still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies sit on the hot baking pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For unsalted butter, increase sea salt to 1½ teaspoons. You can also brown the butter for a deeper, nutty flavor. For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. You may substitute chocolate chips with chopped chocolate bars or chocolate chunks for a more decadent result.