This chocolate chip cookie recipe is simple, reliable, and perfect for bakers of any skill level. It uses everyday ingredients and requires no chilling time, so you can go from mixing to baking quickly. The result is a cookie with a crisp edge, a chewy center, and a rich, buttery sweetness. Follow the instructions and a few helpful tips to get consistent, mouthwatering results every time.
Key tips: measure flour with a dry measuring cup rather than a glass liquid cup to avoid packing. Bring butter to room temperature for easier creaming and smoother dough—take it out a couple of hours before baking. And be generous with the chocolate chips so each bite has plenty of chocolate.
These cookies have a lovely balance of crunch and chew. Avoid overmixing once the flour is added, and remove the cookies from the oven as soon as the edges begin to turn golden. Let them rest briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely for the best texture.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
This is a straightforward, no-fuss chocolate chip cookie recipe. The dough comes together quickly and yields consistent results without chilling. It’s ideal for busy days or when you want fresh cookies fast.
How to serve
These cookies are versatile: enjoy them with coffee or milk, serve for dessert, pack them for a snack, or crumble them over ice cream or parfaits.
Make-ahead
For best texture, bake when ready to serve. If you need to prepare in advance, you can freeze baked cookies or portioned dough (see storage below).
Storage
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To keep longer, freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Reheat briefly in a low oven or microwave for a freshly baked feel.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup salted butter, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups chocolate chips
HOW TO MAKE Chocolate Chip Cookies :
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder until evenly combined.
Step 3. In a separate large bowl, cream the white sugar, brown sugar, and room-temperature butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
Step 4. Gradually mix the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 5. Fold in the chocolate chips so they are evenly distributed through the dough.
Step 6. Scoop 2 to 3 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie for spreading.
Step 7. Bake for about 8–9 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. The centers may still look slightly soft—that’s ideal.
Step 8. Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup salted butter, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Whisk the flour with the salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Cream the sugars and butter together, then beat in the eggs and vanilla.
- Mix the flour mixture into the sugar mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Roll 2–3 tablespoons of dough into balls and arrange on a parchment-lined baking pan.
- Bake about 8–9 minutes, until edges are just turning golden.
- Let rest on the pan for a couple of minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.