Stack of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies with melty chips and golden edges on a cooling rack.

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Created on November 2nd, 2025 at 02:50 pm

Crispy edges, soft centers – pure cookie perfection

These chocolate chip cookies are everything you dream of when someone says “freshly baked.” Buttery, soft in the middle, crisp on the edges, and filled with pools of melted chocolate, this recipe delivers that homemade magic that turns a simple afternoon into something special. They’re easy to make, require zero chilling, and bake up in minutes. Every bite is golden, gooey, and completely irresistible.

Stack of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies with melty chips and golden edges on a cooling rack.

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

A smiling woman in a modern kitchen, wearing a brown apron, preparing a delicious dish with fresh ingredients.Sorrel Calver
These chocolate chip cookies are buttery, chewy, and filled with gooey chocolate chips – a perfect mix of crispy edges and soft centers that everyone loves.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Base

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
  • Stir in flour and baking soda until just combined, then fold in chocolate chips.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden. Cool slightly before transferring to a rack.

Notes

Chill dough for 20–30 minutes for thicker cookies. Use a mix of milk and dark chocolate chips for richer flavor. Sprinkle with sea salt before baking for a bakery-style finish.
Keyword chewy cookies, chocolate chip cookies, easy baking, homemade cookie recipe

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

There’s a reason this cookie recipe earns its title. The balance of brown sugar and butter creates that perfect chewy texture, while the vanilla and chocolate make your kitchen smell like pure comfort. No complicated steps, no waiting overnight for dough to chill, just instant cookie happiness. You can mix them up in one bowl and have them in the oven in less than 15 minutes. These cookies are nostalgic yet elevated, with just the right sweetness and a texture that feels bakery-fresh. Whether you’re baking for friends, family, or your own sanity, this recipe guarantees a batch of pure joy, simple, golden, and endlessly comforting.

Close-up of chewy chocolate chip cookies stacked on parchment paper, glossy melted chocolate chips in focus.

Time Breakdown

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies


Ingredients

Base:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Kitchen Tools

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.

You’ll need:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Step-by-Step Instructions 🍪✨

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
  4. Stir in flour and baking soda until combined, then fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared sheets.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
  7. Cool slightly on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Pro Tips

  • Thicker Cookies: Chill dough for 20–30 minutes before baking.
  • Flavor Boost: Use a mix of milk and dark chocolate chips.
  • Bakery Finish: Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking.

Golden, Chewy, Irresistible

These cookies have that just-right combination of crisp and gooey that makes them universally loved. Soft centers, caramelized edges, and melty chocolate chips make them impossible to resist, a timeless recipe that turns any kitchen into a bakery and any moment into a reason to smile.


Nutrition Table

NutrientAmount (per cookie)
Calories210 kcal
Protein3 g
Fat11 g
Carbohydrates27 g
Fiber2 g
Sugar16 g
Sodium180 mg

Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.

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