Supreme Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
These classic chocolate chip cookies are a perfect blend of chewy and soft, packed with both semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips for an irresistible treat. The recipe includes a chill time to enhance flavor and texture.
Equipment
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
- Large bowl
- Electric mixer
- Plastic wrap
- Cookie scoop (optional)
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 270g
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 sticks / 226g
- ¾ cup granulated sugar 150g
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 200g, or light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Chocolate
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 170g
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips 170g, or 2 cups of your preferred chocolate
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
Making the Dough
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips by hand until evenly distributed.
Chilling and Baking
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight for best results.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough about 1.5-2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets; use a cookie scoop for uniform cookies.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft; they will firm up as they cool.
- Remove from oven and cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an enhanced flavor and chewier texture, do not skip the refrigeration step; chilling the dough allows the ingredients to meld together better and prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking.