The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in cookie perfection with *The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies*, a tried-and-true recipe designed to satisfy every sweet tooth. Featuring a perfect balance of rich, buttery flavor, two types of sugar for depth, and gooey chocolate chips or chunks, these cookies are irresistibly chewy with crisp, golden edges. The addition of an egg yolk ensures an extra tender texture, while a sprinkle of flaky sea salt enhances the sweetness with a sophisticated touch. Ready in just 27 minutes, these cookies are easy to whip up and make an ideal treat for any occasion. Serve them warm for the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth experience or store them for up to 5 days—they’ll remain just as delicious! Perfect for keywords like "chewy chocolate chip cookies," "homemade cookies," and "best cookie recipe."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips or chunks
- 0.5 teaspoons optional flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks with a spatula to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Optionally, sprinkle a small pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie for added flavor contrast.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly underbaked.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5763 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 240.8 g | 309% | |
| Saturated Fat | 135.6 g | 678% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 662 mg | 221% | |
| Sodium | 3632 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 869.7 g | 316% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.2 g | 140% | |
| Total Sugars | 588.9 g | ||
| Protein | 65.8 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 589 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 28.9 mg | 161% | |
| Potassium | 2614 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
