Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever


This recipe delivers the ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies — soft and chewy in the center, perfectly crisp at the edges, and packed with rich, chocolatey flavor. The blend of brown and granulated sugar adds depth and caramel notes, while high-quality chocolate makes each bite unforgettable.
🍪 Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever
📝 Ingredients
Ingredient | Amount |
---|---|
Unsalted butter, softened | 1 cup |
Granulated sugar | ¾ cup |
Packed brown sugar | ¾ cup |
Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
Large eggs | 2 |
All-purpose flour | 2¼ cups |
Baking soda | 1 tsp |
Salt | ½ tsp |
High-quality chocolate chips | 2 cups |
Chopped nuts (optional) | 1 cup |
Flaky sea salt (optional, for sprinkling) | — |
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add the Eggs
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully combined.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5: Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
Step 6: Add the Good Stuff
Fold in the chocolate chips and, if using, chopped nuts.
Step 7: Scoop and Shape
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space for spreading.
Step 8: Bake
Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers are still soft.
Step 9: Cool
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while warm, if desired.
Step 10: Enjoy
Once cooled, dig in and savor the perfect balance of chewy, gooey, and crisp.