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A bowl of chocolate chip cookie dough being mixed, showing the creamy texture before chilling.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe: The Ultimate Guide to Perfect Cookies

The last chocolate chip cookie recipe you'll ever need! This guide delivers bakery-style cookies that are soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate. Simple, reliable, and absolutely delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or a mix of chips and chunks

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • 2 Baking Sheets
  • 2 Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed until combined.
  4. Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Cover and chill the dough for at least 2 hours or up to 48 hours. This is essential for thick cookies.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll dough into 2-tablespoon balls. Place 2-3 inches apart on the baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown on the edges but still soft in the middle. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, do not skip the chilling step. It prevents the cookies from spreading and deepens the flavor.
Sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on the dough balls before baking for a delicious sweet and salty flavor.