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Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe: Flaky, Chewy, and Perfect
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Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe: Flaky, Chewy, and Perfect

A perfect balance of flaky edges and gooey centers, these cookies use browned butter and cold dough for a chewy, bittersweet American classic. Customize with optional whole wheat flour or chocolate variations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Unsalted Butter 1 cup (227g)
  • Light Brown Sugar 165g (3/4 cup, packed)
  • Granulated Sugar 100g (1/2 cup)
  • Egg + Yolk 1 large egg + 1 yolk
  • Vanilla Extract 1 tbsp
  • All-Purpose Flour 300g (2 1/2 cups)
  • Baking Soda 1/2 tsp
  • Salt 1/4 tsp
  • Semisweet Chocolate 270g (2 cups)

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown (browned butter) or use softened regular butter
  2. Cool browned butter to 160°F
  3. Cream browned butter with sugars until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes)
  4. Add egg, yolk, and vanilla. Beat until fully combined
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture
  7. Chill dough for 1 hour to allow butter to solidify
  8. Portion dough into 24 equal pieces
  9. Place on baking sheets 2 inches apart
  10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until golden
  11. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes then transfer to wire racks

Notes

Chilling the dough is critical for thick, chewy centers
For nutty depth, always braise butter
Use cold dough for optimal texture
Pure vanilla extract is essential
Substitute 100g whole wheat flour for a heartier flavor