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Close-up of soft chocolate chip cookies stacked together with chocolate chips and chopped chocolate pieces.

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, buttery homemade chocolate chip cookies made with melted butter, brown sugar, chocolate chips, and chopped chocolate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
rest time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 225
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 320 g
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter melted (2 1/2 sticks / 285 g)
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 150 g
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100 g
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 170 g
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped chocolate wafers discs, or chocolate bar, preferably 70% cacao or higher (120 g)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the melted butter with the granulated sugar.
  4. Add the brown sugar and mix until smooth.
  5. Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
  6. Add the dry ingredients and stir until a thick cookie dough forms.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped chocolate.
  8. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers still look slightly soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 155mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 280IUCalcium: 22mgIron: 2mg

Notes

  • Let the melted butter cool slightly before mixing with the eggs.
  • Do not overmix once the flour is added.
  • Chill the dough briefly if it feels too soft.
  • Use chopped chocolate for extra melty pockets.
  • The cookies will continue to set as they cool.

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