Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

This is the best chocolate chip cookies recipe ever! No funny ingredients, no chilling time, etc. Just a simple, straightforward, amazingly delicious, doughy yet still fully cooked, chocolate chip cookie that turns out perfectly every single time!

Everyone needs a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe in their repertoire, and this is mine. It is seriously the Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever! I have been making these for many, many years and everyone who tries them agrees they’re out-of-this-world delicious!

Plus, there’s no funny ingredients, no chilling, etc. Just a simple, straightforward, amazingly delicious, doughy yet still fully cooked, chocolate chip cookie that turns out perfectly every single time!

These are everything a chocolate chip cookie should be. Crispy and chewy. Doughy yet fully baked. Perfectly buttery and sweet.

Lets walk through how to make chocolate chip cookies step-by-step, and dont forget to watch the video.

chocolate chip cookie recipes

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever

chocolate chip cookie recipes

This is the best chocolate chip cookie recipe ever. No funny ingredients, no chilling time, etc. Just a simple, straightforward, amazingly delicious, doughy yet still fully cooked, chocolate chip cookie that turns out perfectly every single time!

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Yield: 36

Serving Size: 1 cookie (using 3 TBS dough)

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 cookie (using 3 TBS dough), calories 183 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Sodium 153 mg

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup salted butter* (softened)
  • 1 cup white (granulated) sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt***
  • 2 cups chocolate chips ((or chunks, or chopped chocolate))

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl mix flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder. Set aside.
  3. Cream together butter and sugars until combined.
  4. Beat in eggs and vanilla until fluffy.
  5. Mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
  6. Add 12 oz package of chocolate chips and mix well.
  7. Roll 2-3 TBS (depending on how large you like your cookies) of dough at a time into balls and place them evenly spaced on your prepared cookie sheets. (alternately, use a small cookie scoop to make your cookies).
  8. Bake in preheated oven for approximately 8-10 minutes. Take them out when they are just BARELY starting to turn brown.
  9. Let them sit on the baking pan for 2 minutes before removing to cooling rack.

Original NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Chocolate Chip Cookies

chocolate chip cookie recipes

Learn how to make the chocolate chip cookie that started it all! Our original NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® chocolate chip cookie recipe is perfect for all occasions!

Prep: 15sec

Total: 39sec

Yield: 60

Nutrition Facts: calories 104, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 1, Protein 1, Sodium 87, Sugar 9, Fat 5, Saturated Fat 3

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) buttersoftened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (Optional. If omittingadd 1 to 2 Tbsp. of all-purpose flour.)

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
  2. Combine flourbaking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat buttergranulated sugarbrown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggsone at a timebeating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
  3. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies

chocolate chip cookie recipes

We’re big fans of chocolate chip cookies, and these are the best of the best! Our Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies are sure to impress cookie connoisseurs everywhere—slightly crispy on the outside and perfectly chewy on the inside, it’s no wonder these cookies are top-rated by hundreds of satisfied home bakers. Whip up a batch of Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies to hand out to family or friends, and get ready for the compliments to roll in!

Prep: 15min

Total: 1h30min

Yield: 48

Serving Size: 1 Cookie

Nutrition Facts: calories 120 , Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 , Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, Saturated Fat 3 1/2 g, servingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 10 g, Trans Fat 0 g

Ingredients:

  • 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

Instruction:

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth. Stir in flour mixture just until blended (dough will be stiff). Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
  4. Onto ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart.
  5. 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.

Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

chocolate chip cookie recipes

Ultra thick Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies feature golden brown edges with ooey and gooey centers. This easy recipe can be made in 30 minutes! Download my free Cookie Customization Guide here!

Prep: 15min

Total: 30min

Yield: 26

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups (380 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature (67°F)
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups (247 grams) lightly packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 cups (340 grams) semisweet chocolate chips

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla and eggs. Gradually beat in the flour mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  4. If time permits, wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours but no more than 72 hours. This allows the dough to “marinate” and makes the cookies thicker, chewier, and more flavorful. Let dough sit at room temperature just until it is soft enough to scoop.
  5. Divide the dough into 3-tablespoon sized balls using a large cookie scoop and drop onto prepared baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. Although I prefer cookies fresh from the oven, these can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. See post for storage tips.

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

FAQ

What makes cookies crispy or chewy?

Using lower-moisture sugar (granulated) and fat (vegetable shortening), plus a longer, slower bake than normal, produces light, crunchy cookies. That said, using a combination of butter and vegetable shortening (as in the original recipe), or even using all butter, will make an acceptably crunchy chocolate chip cookie.

What is the secret to a good cookie?

Here are the tips you need to know to make perfect cookies every time.
  • All Ingredients Should Be at the Right Temperature (Usually Room) …
  • Chill the Dough. …
  • Consistency is Key. …
  • Bake One Batch at a Time. …
  • Cool On the Sheet Pan First.

Why add baking soda to chocolate chip cookies?

When added to dough, baking soda releases a carbon dioxide gas which helps leaven the dough, creating a soft, fluffy cookie. Baking soda is generally used in recipes that contain an acidic ingredient such as vinegar, sour cream or citrus.

How to make chocolate chip cookies?

How to Make Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Step-By-Step
  1. Beat the butter and sugars, then beat in the eggs and vanilla.
  2. Dissolve the baking soda in hot water and add to the mixture.
  3. Stir in the flour, chocolate chips, and walnuts.
  4. Drop dough onto a prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake until the edges are golden brown.
About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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