Description
These homemade chocolate chip cookies are chewy in the center with perfectly crisp edges and rich buttery flavor. This foolproof recipe creates bakery-style cookies that stay soft for days — the ultimate comfort treat for every cookie lover.
Ingredients
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2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, combine melted butter with brown and white sugars until smooth.
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Whisk in egg, extra yolk, and vanilla until creamy.
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Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
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Stir in chocolate chips.
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Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon balls and chill for 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place dough balls on the sheet, leaving space between them.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
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Let cookies cool on the tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Chill the dough to prevent excessive spreading.
Sprinkle cookies with flaky sea salt after baking for extra flavor.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze dough balls for future baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg