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    Home » Cookies » The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

    The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Published: Apr 14, 2021 · Modified: Sep 27, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Simple and classic! This recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies is the BEST I have ever made. A true classic recipe with everyday ingredients that is simple to make. 

    Chocolate Chip Cookies stacked up together

    These Chocolate Chip Cookies are a classic. They come out perfect each time and are so simple to make.

    Ingredients for this Recipe:

    • Unsalted butter: Make sure to use butter that has been softened to room temperature. You don't want melted butter. Just leave it out on the counter for 1-2 hours.
    • Brown sugar
    • Sugar: For this recipe I use white granulated sugar.
    • Egg: Using an egg at room temperature is important. Using ingredients that are to cold can cause your cookies not to bake currently.
    • Vanilla extract
    • All-purpose flour: Make sure to measure your dry ingredients carefully. Scoop unto a measuring cup and run a knife over it to level.
    • Baking Soda
    • Baking powder
    • Salt
    • Chocolate chips: For this recipe I use semi-sweet chocolate chips. You can use what you prefer and switch them out for milk chocolate or even dark chocolate.

    picture of ingredients

    How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies:

    Step one: Cream together butter and sugars in a stand mixer (or in a large bowl with a hand mixer) until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla.

    adding dry ingredients to clear mixing bowl

    Step two: In a separate bowl shift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

    Slowly mix this add this to your mixture until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.

    Allow to chill for 1-2  hours in the fridge.

    • Tip: You can chill this dough in the fridge for up to 24 hours. The long you chill your cookies the better they will hold their shape. 

    adding in chocolate chips

    Step three: When your cookies have chilled and you are ready to bake go ahead and preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

     Then prepare a baking sheet with non stick cooking spray or a baking liner.

    Place even balls of dough onto the baking sheet (2-3 tbsp.)

    • Optional: To get the same look as my cookies place a few candies on top of cookie balls before baking.

    scooping chocolate chip cookies on a pan

    Step four: Bake for 8-10 minutes and allow to set on the baking sheet for an additional 2-3 minutes before removing to a rack to cool completely.

    Tips and FAQ:

    Don't Over-Bake: It's important to not over bake your cookies. When you remove your cookie they might not look done but they will continue to cook on the pan.

    Don't Over-Mix: Over mix your cookies they could come out of the oven flat. Make sure to mix until just combined.

     

    Chocolate Chip Cookies stack on top of each other

    Freezing Cookie Dough: I love making extra cookie dough to freeze for later. All you need to do it roll them into balls and then freeze.

    Place them on a sheet pan and into the freezer. This way they all freeze individually without getting stuck together.

    Once they are frozen you can place them all in a large freezer bag together.

    Baking Frozen Cookie Dough: Start by removing the cookie dough from your freezer.

    Take out the cookie dough balls from the baggy and place on a baking dish to thaw.

    Once the cookie dough is back to room temperature you can bake them according to directions.

    Cookie Recipes:

    Here are a few more of my favorite cookie recipes.

    • Classic Peanut Butter Cookie: This recipe is another classic and one we have made for years.
    • Yellow Cake Batter Cookies: This recipe is the perfect short cut cookie recipe.
    • No-Bake Cookies: Skip the oven and try these cookies instead.

    Chocolate Chip Cookies cut in half

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    The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Jennie Duncan
    Simple and classic! This recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies is the BEST I have ever made. A true classic recipe with everyday ingredients that is simple to make. 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    chilling time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 cookies
    Calories 284 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
    • ½ cup Brown sugar
    • ½ cup Sugar
    • 1 large Egg (room temperature)
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • 1 ¾ cup All-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
    • ¾ teaspoon Baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Cream together butter and sugars in a stand mixer (or in a large bowl with a hand mixer) until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla.
    • In a separate bowl shift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Slowly mix this add this to your mixture until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Allow to chill for 1-2 hours in the fridge.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with non stick cooking spray or a baking liner. Place even balls of dough onto the baking sheet (2-3 tbsp)
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes and allow to set on the baking sheet for an additional 2-3 minutes before removing to a rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    Don't Over-Bake: It's imporant to not over bake your cookies. When you remove your cookie they might not look done but they will continue to cook on the pan.
    Don't Over-Mix: Over mix your cookies they could come out of the oven flat. Make sure to mix until just combined.
    Freezing Cookie Dough: I love making extra cookie dough to freeze for later. All you need to do it roll them into balls and then freeze
    Place them on a sheet pan and into the freezer. This way they all freeze individually without getting stuck together. Once they are frozen you can place them all in a large freezer bag together.
    Baking Frozen Cookie Dough: Start by removing the cookie dough from your freezer. Take out the cookie dough balls from the baggy and place on a baking dish to thaw. Once the cookie dough is back to room temperature you can bake them according to directions.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 229mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 292IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Betty Marie Ward

      December 24, 2021 at 3:58 pm

      This recipie is fantastic!!! If you want soft, delicous cookies, this is your recipie. However, my second batch turned out very dry. I don't want to throw this out so how do I make it more moist? Alot more most. (it's really dry

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      • Betty Marie Ward

        December 24, 2021 at 4:35 pm

        My apologies 😂 I added to much flour... So, i added a bit more butter and bam! Delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipie.

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        • Jennie

          December 28, 2021 at 2:28 pm

          So glad it turned out well!

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      • Barbra Bailey

        September 10, 2022 at 3:18 pm

        I made this recipe and I follow the directions exactly, making sure the egg was at room temperature and that I did not over mix the dough. I allowed it to chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours before putting it into balls and then baking in the oven. I was so excited when I took them out of the oven cuz they were nice and fluffy and looks great. But in a very short time they were flat and did not look good at all. They tasted okay, but not exceptional, but I like that it's a simple recipe and I don't want to give up on it. Why are they nice and fluffy when I take them out of the oven and then they are completely flat in less than 2 minutes?

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    2. Lorna

      July 06, 2020 at 1:46 am

      Delicious. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        July 07, 2020 at 1:37 pm

        Glad you enjoyed them! Thanks!

        Reply

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