Best 5 The Best Ever Cookie Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, there lies a culinary gem that has captured the hearts and taste buds of cookie enthusiasts worldwide: the "best ever cookie". This elusive treat is a symphony of flavors and textures, embodying the perfect balance of crispness, chewiness, and gooeyness. With countless variations and endless possibilities, the pursuit of the ultimate cookie recipe can be an exciting culinary adventure. Whether you prefer classic chocolate chip cookies, decadent double chocolate chunk cookies, or unique flavor combinations that tantalize the senses, there is a recipe out there that will elevate your cookie-making skills to new heights.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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One of the best Chocolate Chip Cookies you will ever try!

Provided by Amanda Rettke

Categories     Dessert

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ⅔ cups (208 grams) cake flour
1 ⅔ cups (208 grams) bread flour
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ¼ cups (284g) unsalted butter, (room temperature)
1 ½ teaspoons coarse salt
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1 ¼ cups (10 ounces or 225g) packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, (room temperature)
2 teaspoons McCormick vanilla extract
16 ounces (about 3 cups) chocolate chips or chunks

Steps:

  • Sift flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt into a bowl and set aside.
  • Using a mixer with a paddle attachment, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Reduce speed and add eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  • Slowly add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Fold in chocolate chips by hand. Refrigerate dough for24-36 hours.
  • DO NOT SKIP REFRIGERATION.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F. Remove dough from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature.
  • Drop spoonfuls (2-3 tablespoons) of dough onto baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  • Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 24 g, Calories 167 kcal

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

THE BEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES IN THE WORLD!



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I got this recipe from a wife of a co-worker. The recipe is called "Peanut Butter Cookies" but they are honestly the best peanut butter cookies that I have ever tasted in my life. I have not made these myself before because my boyfriend isn't crazy about peanut butter cookies so I do not know how much the recipe will make so I am going to give it my best estimated guess. For all of you peanut butter cookie lovers, I really hope that you enjoy this recipe as much as I did.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24-36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup jiffy creamy peanut butter (must be Jiff only)
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
granulated sugar, to roll dough in

Steps:

  • In larger bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter until well blended.
  • Add egg and vanilla, beat well.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add to peanut butter mixture, beat until well blended.
  • Heat oven to 350 F.
  • Shape dough into 1-1/4 inch balls, roll balls in granulated sugar.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • With the tines of a fork, flatten ball.
  • Flatten again in opposite direction, forming crisscross marks.
  • Bake 9 to 10 minutes until light brown and cookie is set.
  • Cool slightly, Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
  • Cool completely.
  • Tips: Only use real butter and Jiff Peanut Butter.
  • Don't overcook.
  • Use Air cookie sheets for baking.

THE ABSOLUTE BEST COOKIE RECIPE EVER



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Every time I make these cookies, they are gone within a day. You can make them crisp or chewy. I guarantee everyone will love them. For even better results, use a baking stone, they're great!

Provided by POODLEGIRL

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 3h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar. beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; stir into the sugar mixture to form a dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 61.6 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

THE WORLD'S BEST COOKIES



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I had these fabulous cookies during a wine dinner weekend at an inn in Ogonquit Maine. The recipe is courtesy of the caterer, but they give credit to the San Francisco ala Carte, a cookbook by the Junior League of San Francisco, 1979.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 22m

Yield 8 dozen, 96 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 cup corn flakes, crushed
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees
  • Cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy
  • Stir in egg, oil, vanilla.
  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Combine with egg mixture until well blended.
  • Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet into balls the size of walnuts and flatten with a fork in criss cross pattern.
  • Bake for 12 minutes.
  • Cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes before removing.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cookies will taste. Use real butter, not margarine, and use good-quality chocolate chips.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together thoroughly: This will help the cookies to be light and fluffy. Cream the butter and sugar together for at least 2 minutes, or until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies to hold their shape and will prevent them from spreading too much. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The temperature of the oven is important for baking cookies. Bake the cookies at the temperature specified in the recipe.
  • Don't overbake the cookies: Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly. Bake the cookies for the amount of time specified in the recipe, or until they are just set.

Conclusion:

Baking cookies is a science and an art. By following the tips above, you can bake delicious cookies that will be enjoyed by everyone. With a little practice, you'll be able to bake cookies like a pro!

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