🍪 The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crispy edges, chewy centers, and melty chocolate in every bite—this is the ONLY chocolate chip cookie recipe you’ll ever need!
🌟 Why This Recipe Wins
✅ Perfect texture – Crispy outside, soft inside
✅ No chill time – Ready in under 30 minutes
✅ Adaptable – Works with any mix-ins!
📝 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
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2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp espresso powder (secret flavor booster!)
Wet Ingredients:
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1 cup (2 sticks/226g) unsalted butter, melted
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¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
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¾ cup (165g) packed brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
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2 cups (340g) chocolate chips (or chunks, or a mix!)
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1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Preheat
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
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Line baking sheets with parchment paper
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
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Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder
3️⃣ Cream Wet Ingredients
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In a large bowl, mix melted butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth
4️⃣ Combine
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Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until combined
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Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts if using)
5️⃣ Bake to Perfection
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Scoop 3-tbsp portions of dough onto sheets (leave 2″ between)
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Bake 9-11 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underdone
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Let cool 5 minutes on sheet before transferring
💡 Pro Tips for Cookie Mastery
🔥 For chewier cookies: Underbake by 1 minute
🔥 For crispier cookies: Bake 1-2 minutes longer
🔥 Secret trick: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt right after baking
🔄 Make-Ahead Options
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Dough balls freeze perfectly – bake straight from frozen (+1-2 mins)
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Store baked cookies in airtight container with bread slice to keep soft
🍫 Customize Your Cookies!
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Brown butter version: Melt butter until nutty and golden first
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Gluten-free: Use 1:1 GF flour blend
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Vegan: Substitute flax eggs and vegan butter
📊 Why This Recipe Works
| Technique | Science Behind It |
|---|---|
| Melted butter | Creates chewier texture |
| Brown sugar | Adds moisture for soft centers |
| Espresso powder | Enhances chocolate flavor |
Serve warm with cold milk for pure bliss! 🥛
“These disappeared so fast I didn’t even get a photo!” – Happy Baker
Want extra gooey? Add a chocolate chunk on top right after baking!