Ingredients
Makes 24 large cookies
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temp
• ¾ cup granulated white sugar
• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp fine sea salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep time: 15 min | Chill time: 30 min | Bake time: 10-12 min
1. Cream butter + sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with a mixer for 3 minutes until light and fluffy. This creates air pockets for a thicker cookie.
2. Add wet ingredients: Mix in vanilla extract and eggs one at a time. Beat until combined. Scrape bowl.
3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Fold in chocolate: Stir in 2 cups chocolate chips by hand. Dough will be thick.
5. Chill the dough: Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes minimum. This prevents spreading and deepens flavor. Pro tip: Overnight = bakery-level flavor.
6. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C. Scoop 3-tbsp balls onto parchment-lined sheet, 3 inches apart. Press a few extra chips on top. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underdone.
7. Cool: Let rest on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to rack. They’ll finish setting as they cool.
5 Pro Tips for Bakery-Style Cookies
1. Weigh your flour: 2 ¼ cups = 280g. Too much flour = dry cookies.
2. Room temp eggs: Cold eggs seize the butter. Leave them in warm water 5 min if you forgot.
3. Don’t skip chilling: This is the #1 reason cookies go flat.
4. Slightly underbake: They continue cooking on the hot tray. Pull them when edges are set but centers look soft.
5. Sea salt finish: Sprinkle flaky salt on top right after baking. Sweet + salty = chef’s kiss.
FAQ: Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Can I freeze the cookie dough?
Yes. Scoop balls, freeze solid on a tray, then store in a bag up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 1-2 min to bake time.
Why unsalted butter?
Different brands of salted butter vary in salt content. Using unsalted + adding ½ tsp salt gives you full control for consistent results every time.
Can I use chocolate chunks instead of chips?
Absolutely. Chopped chocolate bars melt into puddles. Use 8oz / 225g for this recipe.
My cookies spread too much. What went wrong?
3 likely culprits: 1) Butter too warm/melted, 2) Skipped chill time, 3) Oven too cool. Use an oven thermometer to check.
How do I store them?
Keep in airtight container at room temp 5 days. Add a slice of bread to keep them soft.
Nutrition Per Cookie
Estimates: 210 calories, 28g carbs, 11g fat, 2g protein
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