Get ready for a melt-in-your-mouth, easy chocolate chip cookie recipe that combines crispy edges, chewy middles, and gooey chocolate chips. Perfect for cookie lovers and baking enthusiasts alike!
For me, chocolate chip cookies the classic treat that brings back memories of milk mustaches and cookie jar raids. But let me tell you, I’ve discovered not just any recipe, but the ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe that’s set to dethrone your grandma’s secret formula (sorry, Grandma!).
In my kitchen, I’ve been mixing, whisking, and, of course, taste-testing, to bring you a batch of easy chocolate chip cookies that are nothing short of magical.
Now, I know what you’re thinking: ‘Another chocolate chip cookie recipe? Really?’ But trust me, this isn’t just another recipe lost in the sea of cookie blogs.
I’m here to guide you through a cookie adventure, where each bite is a blend of gooey, chocolatey goodness and the perfect crunch. And the best part? It’s so easy, even those who can barely boil water can master it.
I’m not just sharing a recipe; I’m handing you the keys to cookie paradise. We’re talking about cookies that could sweet-talk their way out of a cookie jar and onto your favorite plate.
Whether you’re baking for a crowd, treating your family, or just satisfying your sweet tooth, these cookies are your golden ticket.
So, tie on your apron, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake the best chocolate chip cookies you’ve ever tasted. From the first scoop of dough to the last bite of cookie, this journey is going to be sweet, fun, and oh-so-delicious. Let’s bake some memories!
Here’s what you’re going to need for this easy chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate bar)
Tips and Thoughts for This Recipe
Feel free to use dark or white chocolate chips, chopped up chocolate bars, or any other type of chocolate you’d like. You really can’t lose.
These last in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 weeks.
You can also freeze them in an airtight container for up to six months. When you bring them out of the freezer, let them rise to room temperature naturally as opposed to microwaving.
Get the printable recipe for these cookies below:
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, melted and cooled
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 egg(s) large
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar
Instructions
- [mv_schema_meta name="Combine Dry Ingredients"]In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.
- [mv_schema_meta name="Cream Butters and Sugars"]In a large bowl, add softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk for 2-3 minutes or until it turns into a paste consistency.
- [mv_schema_meta name="Add Vanilla and Egg"]Add vanilla and egg, and whisk to combine.
- [mv_schema_meta name="Mix in the Dry Ingredients"]Pour in the dry ingredients and use a rubber spatula to fold in the flour, careful not to overmix.
- [mv_schema_meta name="Fold in Chocolate Chips"]When there are a few streaks of flour left, add in the chocolate chips and fold those in until evenly combined.
- [mv_schema_meta name="Chill the Dough"]Place the dough in the fridge for 1 hour (or several hours, if possible).
- [mv_schema_meta name="Preheat the Oven"]Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- [mv_schema_meta name="Scoop Dough Onto Cookie Sheet and Bake"]Use a cookie scoop to evenly scoop cookie dough onto the parchment lined baking sheet. Place them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and have a golden ring around the bottom edges.
- [mv_schema_meta name="Remove from Oven and Cool"]Let cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack and bake the rest of the cookies.
Notes
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If you enjoyed this cookie recipe, let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to try some of these others cookies I think you will love:
Chocolate Chip Pudding • Chocolate Chip Sandwich • Chocolate Crinkles • Chocolate Marshmallow • Chocolate Thumbprint • Circus Animal • Funfetti • Ginger Molasses • Heath Bar • Oatmeal Cream Pies • Peanut Butter Blossoms • Reese’s Pieces • Ritz S’mores • Rolo • Shortbread Tea • Snickers • Jam Thumbprints (Classic) • Vanilla