Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies, a timeless treat that delivers a perfect balance of rich chocolate flavor and chewy texture. This easy-to-follow recipe guarantees cookies that are soft on the inside with crisp edges, making them ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a sweet snack at home. With just a handful of simple ingredients and quick preparation steps, you’ll have freshly baked cookies ready to impress friends and family in no time. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins for an extra special touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cold butter (cut into cubes)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 to 2 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (or adjust to 385°F if your oven runs hot).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the cold butter with both sugars until light and fluffy (about four minutes).
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt without overmixing; gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for up to 24 hours if time allows; otherwise, scoop onto lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 8–11 minutes or until edges are light golden; cool on the sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg