These chocolate chip cookies are soft in the center, slightly crispy on the edges, and packed with rich chocolate chips in every bite. Made with simple pantry ingredients and baked to golden perfection, this classic cookie recipe delivers bakery-style results right at home. Whether you’re baking for family, guests, or just yourself, these cookies are always a guaranteed hit.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Soft and chewy texture with crisp edges
- Rich chocolate flavor in every bite
- Simple ingredients, no mixer required
- Perfect for make-ahead and freezing
- Bakery-style cookies made at home
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 300 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3 tsp cornstarch
Wet Ingredients
- 225 g unsalted butter, cubed
- 200 g brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
Chocolate
- 250 g dark chocolate chips
- Extra chocolate chips for topping
How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch.
- Melt the butter gently until just liquid, then let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with brown sugar until smooth.
- Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, then whisk until combined.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Add chocolate chips and gently mix.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop dough into balls and place on a lined baking tray.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12–14 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Recipe Tips
- Do not overbake; cookies firm up as they cool
- Chilling the dough improves texture
- Use quality chocolate for best flavor
- Measure flour correctly to avoid dry cookies
Storage
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Freeze baked cookies or raw dough for up to 2 months.
Recipe Variations
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans
- Use milk chocolate instead of dark
- Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking
- Add white chocolate chunks
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with slightly crispy edges, filled with rich chocolate chips and made with simple pantry ingredients. A classic bakery-style cookie recipe made at home.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Gently melt the butter until just liquid, then let it cool slightly.
- Mix melted butter with brown sugar until smooth.
- Whisk in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Stir in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into balls and place on a lined baking tray.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12–14 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
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Notes
- Do not overbake; cookies firm up as they cool.
- Chilling the dough improves texture.
- Use good-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Measure flour properly to avoid dry cookies.
Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!FAQs
Can I reduce sugar ?
Yes, but texture may slightly change.
Can I freeze the dough ?
Yes, freeze dough balls and bake directly from frozen.
Why use cornstarch in cookies ?
It helps create a softer, chewier texture.
Key Takeaways
- This Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe produces soft, chewy cookies with crispy edges and rich chocolate flavor.
- You only need simple pantry ingredients, and no mixer is required for preparation.
- Chill the dough for better texture and do not overbake to keep cookies soft.
- Store cookies at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months for later enjoyment.
- Variations include adding nuts, using different types of chocolate, or sprinkling sea salt on top before baking.
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