Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever
These cookies strike the perfect balance between soft, chewy centers and crisp, golden edges. Using both brown and granulated sugar, along with high-quality chocolate, gives them an irresistible depth of flavor and texture.
Ingredients:
- Unsalted butter, softened – 1 cup
- Granulated sugar – 3/4 cup
- Packed brown sugar – 3/4 cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- Large eggs – 2
- All-purpose flour – 2 1/4 cups
- Baking soda – 1 tsp
- Salt – 1/2 tsp
- High-quality chocolate chips – 2 cups
- Chopped nuts (optional) – 1 cup
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing for tender cookies.
- Add Chocolate and Nuts: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
- Scoop the Dough: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake: Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers remain slightly soft.
- Cool and Finish: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt while still warm, if desired.
- Enjoy: Once cooled, dig in and savor every bite!
