The World's Best Cookies Recipe

Indulge in these legendary cookies, a taste of culinary history! Directly from a renowned Ogunquit, Maine inn's wine dinner weekend, this recipe (courtesy of their caterer, originally from the 1979 Junior League of San Francisco's 'San Francisco A La Carte' cookbook) will transport you to a world of buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Get ready to bake the most talked-about cookies of your life!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 22 mins
Calories 81.8 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.8 (16 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The World's Best Cookies

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How to Make The World's Best Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Beat in 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ cup vegetable oil.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in 2 cups chocolate chips (or other desired mix-ins).
  7. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls. Place onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
  10. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

8g

Carbs

2g