The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- as needed sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the 2 large eggs to the bowl with the butter and sugar mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Using an electric mixer or a whisk, mix the ingredients until they are well combined and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Fold in the milk chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Using a cookie scoop or two spoons, drop rounded balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Press a few extra chocolate chips onto the top of each scooped dough ball for a more appealing look.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still slightly soft.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 11
Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with sea salt. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- as needed sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the 2 large eggs to the bowl with the butter and sugar mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Using an electric mixer or a whisk, mix the ingredients until they are well combined and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Fold in the milk chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Using a cookie scoop or two spoons, drop rounded balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Press a few extra chocolate chips onto the top of each scooped dough ball for a more appealing look.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still slightly soft.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 11
Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with sea salt. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 2 min