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chocolate chip cookie recipe

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

This chocolate chip cookie recipe delivers warm, chewy, bakery-style cookies with crisp edges and gooey centers using simple pantry staples. You’ll learn how to get that classic golden-brown finish and perfectly melted chocolate chips—all in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Dry Ingredients:
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Wet Ingredients:
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Mix-Ins:
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until smooth. Add vanilla, egg, and egg yolk. Mix until creamy.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips.
  5. Portion the dough: Scoop dough into rounded tablespoons and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Butter Tip: Use melted (not hot) butter for extra chewy cookies.
  • Chill Time (Optional): Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container for 4–5 days or freeze for 3 months.
  • Customize: Try mixing in walnuts, sea salt, or using milk/dark chocolate.