The Greatest Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prepare to fall in love with *The Greatest Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies*, a tried-and-true recipe boasting a perfectly chewy texture, rich buttery flavor, and puddles of melty semisweet chocolate in every bite. Featuring the ideal balance of granulated and brown sugar for caramelized sweetness, these cookies get their irresistibly soft centers and crisp edges from a unique combination of a single whole egg plus an extra yolk. With only 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is quick and easy to whip up, making it a go-to for holiday baking, after-school snacks, or satisfying your sweet tooth anytime. Serve them warm from the oven or alongside a glass of ice-cold milk for the ultimate cookie indulgence. These cookies are the epitome of homemade comfort and sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 piece large egg
- 1 piece large egg yolk
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, melt the butter until just melted (you can do this in the microwave or on a stovetop); let it cool slightly.
Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the melted butter. Mix until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and roll it into a ball. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft and doughy.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these cookies on their own or with a cold glass of milk!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 236.2 g | 303% | |
| Saturated Fat | 139.6 g | 698% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 618 mg | 206% | |
| Sodium | 2582 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 816.1 g | 297% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.2 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 553.7 g | ||
| Protein | 72.9 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 560 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 32.3 mg | 179% | |
| Potassium | 2251 mg | 48% | |
*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.
