The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Servings: 24 cookies (about)
Calories: 285kcal
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies are chewy in the middle, crisp around the edges, and filled with melty chocolate. These chocolate chip cookies are made with simple ingredients, can be made by hand, and give you the perfect cookie every time.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup (145g) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (105g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2⅓ cups (320g) all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups (225g) chocolate chips (best to use a mix)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until a thick paste. Whisk in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla just until combined.
- Add the flour and sprinkle with the baking soda and salt. Mix with a rubber spatula until almost combined. Add the chocolate and mix just until combined.
- Chill for 24 hours and up to 3 days. When ready to bake preheat oven to 375℉. Scoop cookie dough using a cookie scoop for even cookies. Use a #24 cookie scoop which equals almost 3 tablespoons.
- Place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown and set and centers are puffy, soft, and look underdone. Cool on baking sheet for 10-15 minutes before removing to wire wrack to cool completely.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg