Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
You’re looking at the best chocolate chip cookie recipe. Perfected over a period of 6 years, the flavor and texture are spot on every time!
Equipment
- Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Spatula
- Cookie Scoop (#40 recommended)
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper or Silicone Mat
- Wire Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup salted butter softened
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips your favorite type
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a stand mixer or with an electric hand mixer, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl. Add in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Add in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until a soft but not sticky dough forms.
- Fold in your favorite chocolate chips.
- Scoop the dough into 1 1/2 tbsp portions (using a #40 cookie scoop) and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies have spread and are just beginning to turn golden brown at the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for easy mixing. Customize with your favorite type of chocolate chips or add nuts for extra texture.