The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies (2024)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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