BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chocolate chip cookies are a comforting treat perfect for any occasion, combining a classic flavor with a satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour structure
- 1/2 tsp baking soda leavening agent
- 1/2 tsp baking powder leavening agent
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt enhances flavor
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled moisture and richness
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed moisture and sweetness
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar sweetness
- 2 tsp vanilla extract aroma and flavor
- 1 large egg binding agent
Chocolate Components
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips chocolate flavor
- extra none chocolate chips for topping decorative and indulgent
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to a suitable temperature for baking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt.
Mixing
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted and cooled unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Add the vanilla extract and large egg to the butter and sugar mixture. Blend until fully incorporated.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
Baking
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop the dough onto a prepared baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
- Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top of each cookie before baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven and watch for the cookies to turn golden brown around the edges.
- Once done, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To ensure the best results, use room temperature ingredients, avoid overmixing the dough, and consider chilling the dough before baking for better flavor and texture. Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.