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Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
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Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Buttery, caramelized cookies with crackly edges and gooey centers. Made with softened butter, brown sugar for chew, and quality vanilla. Customizable with nuts or sea salt. Ready in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, unsalted, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter with 3/4 cup brown sugar and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until creamy.
  4. Beat in 2 eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 tsp vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in 2 cups chocolate chips.
  7. Drop tablespoon-sized scoops 2 inches apart onto baking sheets.
  8. Bake 10–12 minutes until golden. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For chewier cookies, chill dough 30 minutes before baking.
Use parchment paper or silicone mats for even baking.
Store in an airtight container up to 5 days; freeze unbaked dough for 3 months.