The recipe for these chocolate chip cookies is the best ever! No strange components, no chilling period, etc. It’s just a straightforward, easy-to-make, incredibly delicious chocolate chip cookie that bakes up perfectly every single time.
Everyone should have a go-to recipe for classic chocolate chip cookies, and this is mine. It really is the best recipe for chocolate chip cookies ever. I’ve been cooking these for a very long time, and everyone who has tried them says that they are really excellent!
ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This can be done with a handheld mixer or a stand mixer.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Incorporate the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges and slightly soft in the center. Avoid overbaking to maintain a chewy texture.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes. Transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, grab a cookie (or two) and savor the melt-in-your-mouth goodness!