Best 12 Absolutely The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipes

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If you're looking for the holy grail of chocolate chip cookies, the one that will make you the most popular person in the neighborhood, then you've come to the right place. This comprehensive guide will take you on a journey through the world of chocolate chip cookies, revealing the secrets of the perfect batch. From the ideal ratio of ingredients to the best baking techniques, we'll cover everything you need to know to create absolutely the best chocolate chip cookies that will leave you and your loved ones begging for more.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Crisp edges, chewy middles.

Provided by Dora

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons hot water
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 165.8 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

WORLD'S BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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There's not much to say...the name says it all. These are better than Toll House in our book. I make these every Christmas and it is my standard Chocolate Chip Cookie.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 6 dozen cookies, 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup walnuts, chopped or 1 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream sugars and butter.
  • Add vanilla and eggs and mix well.
  • Combine dry ingredients together and gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Stir in chips and nuts.
  • Roll into 1 1/4" balls and place on non-stick cookie sheets, about 2" apart.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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This is a secret family recipe for chocolate chip cookies! Everyone who tries them begs for more. Enjoy!!

Provided by NICOLEFAUSTHUNT

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter flavored shortening
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons Mexican vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter flavored shortening, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla .Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until light brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

THE ABSOLUTE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 stick (8 tbsp) of butter, softened and slightly melted in the microwave for 30 seconds
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup, packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 bag of milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a stand mixer, combine the sugars and butter on medium speed. The mixture should look brown and gooey. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until just combined. Add in the flour, salt and baking powder and mix until a soft but thick dough forms. Remove from the stand mixer and fold in the chocolate chips with a rubber spatula. Bake for 10 minutes at 350. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

THE BEST CRISPY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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These cookies are inspired by the thin and crispy style made popular by the Long Island bakery Tate's Bake Shop. In our version, we've upped the brown sugar, vanilla and chocolate chips for an even more flavorful and decadent treat.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield about 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature
One 12-ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Arrange racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk the flour, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl until completely combined. Beat the butter, oil, granulated sugar and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or a large bowl if using a hand mixer) on medium-high speed until creamy, about 5 minutes. The mixture will look broken but that's ok. Beat in 1 teaspoon water and the vanilla until smooth. Reduce the speed to low and beat in the eggs one at a time until incorporated. Beat in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips. Reserve the rest.
  • Drop heaping tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Lightly press about 3 of the remaining chocolate chips into each cookie.
  • Bake the cookies until they are a deep golden brown, rotating the pans halfway through, 12 to 15 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with any remaining dough.

THE BEST CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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We skipped the white sugar and went all in with dark brown sugar, which gives our cookies the ideal chewiness and perfect level of sweetness. Paired with the right amount of semisweet chocolate chips, this treat is a definite winner. The recipe makes a lot of cookies, but in our opinion, this is never a problem!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
One 12-ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips (about 2 cups)

Steps:

  • Sift the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda into a large bowl.
  • Beat the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. (Use the paddle attachment for a stand mixer.) Beat in the eggs one at a time, then beat in the vanilla. Reduce the mixer speed to low. Add the dry ingredients and beat until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
  • Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the dough and refrigerate at least 1 hour or preferably overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Use a 1-ounce ice cream scoop to scoop half the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Chill the remaining dough while you bake the first batch.
  • Bake at 375 degrees until the cookies are golden around the edges but still soft in the middle, 12 to 15 minutes. Let the cookies cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Cool the baking sheets completely, then line with parchment paper and repeat the scooping and baking process with the remaining dough.

THE BEST CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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There are a few secrets to the best classic, chewy chocolate chip cookies. Number one: Don't use chips; instead, opt for a mix of milk or semisweet and dark chocolate chunks. The second is to let the dough rest overnight or longer for a more complex, toffee-like flavor. Lastly, use an ice cream scooper to get even-sized cookies every time. And that's it! With these little tweaks, the result is a cookie that's textured on the outside, and soft and gooey on the inside. Absolutely perfect!

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
4 oz milk or semi-sweet chocolate chunks
4 oz dark chocolate chunk, or your preference

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars, salt, and butter until a paste forms with no lumps.
  • Whisk in the egg and vanilla, beating until light ribbons fall off the whisk and remain for a short while before falling back into the mixture.
  • Sift in the flour and baking soda, then fold the mixture with a spatula (Be careful not to overmix, which would cause the gluten in the flour to toughen resulting in cakier cookies).
  • Fold in the chocolate chunks, then chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. For a more intense toffee-like flavor and deeper color, chill the dough overnight. The longer the dough rests, the more complex its flavor will be.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Scoop the dough with an ice-cream scoop onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, leaving at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space between cookies and 2 inches (5 cm) of space from the edges of the pan so that the cookies can spread evenly.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges have started to barely brown.
  • Cool completely before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 23 grams

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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We named this recipe "Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies," because it's got everything a cookie connoisseur could possibly ask for. With a texture that is slightly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, it's a favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe that's been top-rated by hundreds of satisfied home cooks.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat softened butter and sugars with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon about 1 minute or until fluffy, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
  • Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth. Stir in flour mixture just until blended (dough will be stiff). Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
  • Onto ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown (centers will be soft). Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store covered in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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My kids say these are absolutely the best chocolate chip cookies ever. I usually put aside an afternoon and bake three batches because one batch doesn't make it past the second day.

Provided by Carrie Ann

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h10m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Cream together butter, sugars and vanilla until light.
  • Add eggs; beat well.
  • Gradually add flour mixture, beating well.
  • Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.7, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 66.3, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 1

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Make and share this Absolutely the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by crazycookinmama

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 42 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter flavor shortening
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F; grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter flavored shortening, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until light brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.5, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 10.4, Sodium 91.4, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8.1, Protein 1.1

PERFECT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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What makes these cookies truly "perfect" isn't anything radical; it's simply an attention to detail. The pastry chef Ravneet Gill was meticulous in developing her recipe, and all of her instructions exist for a reason. When she tells you to chill your dough overnight, don't think you can skip over that. (If you do, your cookies will spread.) When she instructs you to roll the dough into balls before transferring them to the fridge to rest, do as she says, and you'll get a nice plump, domed cookie instead of a sad flat one. Don't go swapping in milk chocolate for dark, and chop the chocolate into large chunks for those dramatic, dense puddles of goo. One allowance: If you don't have Maldon salt, another flaky salt or even kosher salt will do.

Provided by Charlotte Druckman

Categories     snack, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 12h30m

Yield 14 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons/140 grams unsalted butter (1 1/4 sticks), softened
Scant 3/4 cup/140 grams dark brown sugar
2/3 cup/110 grams superfine sugar
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons/250 grams all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon Maldon sea salt (or kosher salt)
6 ounces/170 grams dark (bittersweet) chocolate, chopped into large chunks

Steps:

  • Put the butter and both sugars in a stand mixer or mixing bowl. Cream together using a paddle attachment on medium speed, a handheld electric whisk or a wooden spoon for 1 to 2 minutes until paler but not fluffy. (Do not mix for too long; if you beat the mixture until super light and fluffy, that will cause the cookie to deflate later when cooking.)
  • Add the egg and beat over medium speed until evenly combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (all the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt), then fold into the butter mixture using a rubber spatula until combined.
  • Add the chopped chocolate and fold into the dough until evenly distributed.
  • Immediately scoop out heaping 1/4-cup portions (about 60 grams), roll into balls and place on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 12 hours. (If space is tight, you can condense them on one sheet before refrigerating then redistribute among two sheets before baking.)
  • The next day, heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Make sure the dough balls are evenly spaced out among two baking sheets, as they will spread. Bake the cookies for 13 minutes (or 15 minutes if baking from frozen), until the cookies are puffed and golden at the edges. You want the middle to be ever so slightly not-quite set.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet; they will continue firming up as they cool. Once cooled, eat! (These cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The balls of dough will keep for up to 2 days in the fridge or 2 weeks in the freezer.)

BEST EVER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: flour, baking soda, salt, butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, egg, chocolate chips

Provided by Keturah Green

Yield 34 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ¼ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
½ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
2 cups chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Mix together the dry ingredients and set aside.
  • Cream the butter and sugar. Then add vanilla and egg.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix in the chocolate chips.
  • Roll into tablespoon-sized balls and place the dough 2-inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes and let cool for at least 5 minutes before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 9 grams

Baking Hacks for Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Chilling the Dough: The key to chewy, thick cookies is chilling the batter. Chilling the batter allows the gluten in the batter to rest, giving the final product a better texture. It also prevents the cookies from spreading too much in the pan.
  • Use High-quality Chocolate Chips: The type of chocolate you use will significantly impact your cookies' final taste. Opt for high-quality chocolate with a rich cocoa content. You can use dark, milk, or semi-chocolate based on your personal taste.
  • Don't Overwork the Dough: Overworked batter will result in tough cookies. Combine the wet and dry ingredients just until combined. Over-kneading the gluten makes the cookies dry.
  • Form Even Cookies: Use a small spoon or a 1-inch diameter-size scoop to form even-size cookies. This ensures they are similar sizes and bake evenly.
  • Do Not Crowd the Pan: Bake your cookies in batches to ensure they have space to spread and cook evenly. At least 2-3 inches of space between each.

Conclusion: Secrets to Unforgettable Chocolate Chip Cookies

Creating unforgettable chocolate cookies is a harmonious dance of precise measurements, carefully chosen ingredients, and a bit of culinary magic. Here are some concluding pieces of advice:
  • Embrace the Culinary Process: Baking is more than following steps; it's an art that requires feel, intuition, and the ability to adapt ingredients and techniques to suit specific tastes and needs.
  • Experiment with Variations: Don't be afraid to explore different ingredients and techniques to find your perfect chocolate cookies. Incorporate various add-ins like oatmeal, peanut butter, or cranberries, or experiment with various chocolate ratios.
  • Patience and Persistence: Refining your chocolate cookies recipe takes practice and persistence. Don't be discouraged if your initial cookies aren't perfect. Note what worked well and what could be improved, and keep experimenting until you reach the perfect balance of flavors and texture.
Indulge in the process, learn from each bake, and soon enough, you'll be creating irresistible chocolate cookies that will leave a sweet memory with every delightful treat.

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