The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever

30m
Serves 36
https://joyfoodsunshine.com/the-most-amazing-chocolate-chip-cookies/

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. 2Line three baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  3. 3In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. 4Set the dry ingredient mixture aside.
  5. 5Cream together softened butter and sugars until combined.
  6. 6Beat in eggs and vanilla until light, about 1 minute.
  7. 7Mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  8. 8Add chocolate chips and mix well until evenly distributed.
  9. 9Roll 2-3 Tablespoons of dough at a time into balls.
  10. 10Place the dough balls evenly spaced on your prepared cookie sheets.
  11. 11Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 8-10 minutes.
  12. 12Take them out when they are just barely starting to turn brown; they will not look fully done.
  13. 13Let them sit on the baking pan for 5 minutes before removing to a cooling rack.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Equipment

measuring spoonsmeasuring cupsKitchenAid Mixerspatula3 baking sheetsParchment Papercookie scoopsilicone baking mathand mixermedium bowlcooling rack

Tips

  • Do not over-bake the cookies; they should still look a little doughy when removed from the oven.
  • Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • To test if baking soda is active, combine 1/2 cup hot water, 1/4 teaspoon vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; a reaction should occur immediately.
  • To test if baking powder is active, add 1/2 teaspoon baking powder to 1/2 cup hot water; it should bubble immediately.
  • If using a convection oven, decrease baking temperature by 25 degrees.
  • You can substitute unsalted butter, coconut oil, vegan butter, or browned butter for salted butter.
  • For egg substitutions, refer to the eggless chocolate chip cookies recipe.
  • Organic cane sugar can be used instead of granulated white sugar.
  • Dark brown sugar can be used instead of light brown sugar for a stronger molasses taste.
  • Unbleached, all-purpose flour is recommended, and all-purpose gluten-free flour works well.
  • If using salt other than pure, fine sea salt, start with 1/2 tsp and adjust to taste.
  • You can use chocolate chunks, chopped chocolate, or chocolate chips; choose your favorite variety (milk, semisweet, dark).
  • To freeze cookie dough, roll into balls, flash-freeze on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.
  • To bake frozen dough: thaw first at room temperature for 1-2 hours then bake at 375 degrees F, or bake from frozen at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes (place in oven as it preheats).

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