Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever Recipe

These melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chip cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Get ready for perfectly chewy, gooey goodness with crispy edges. A family favorite recipe passed down from a friend – you won't believe how easy they are to make!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 242.5 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

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How to Make Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking soda, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Stir in 2 cups chocolate chips (or chunks!).
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. (Start checking at 7 minutes).
  8. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

82g

Fat

37g

Carbs

10g

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