Description
This crispy and chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe combines the best of both worlds. With perfectly crisp edges and soft, gooey centers filled with rich chocolate chips, these cookies are a must-try for any cookie lover. This recipe is easy to follow, with ingredients you likely already have at home. Whether you’re a fan of chewy or crispy cookies, this recipe delivers both textures in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional: Flaked sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Soften the butter: Ensure the butter is very soft so it creams well with the sugars.
- Whisk the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
- Cream butter and sugars: Beat the softened butter with light brown sugar and white sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Mix in dry ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips: Add the chocolate chips and mix until evenly incorporated.
- Chill the dough: Refrigerate the dough for 20 minutes while the oven preheats.
- Bake at 350°F: Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 9-12 minutes, until the edges are golden.
- Deflate the cookies: Once out of the oven, tap the baking sheet on the counter to deflate the cookies slightly.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- You can experiment with different types of chocolate chips, such as milk or dark chocolate, for varied flavor.
- Consider adding nuts like walnuts or pecans, or even dried fruits like raisins for a twist.
- For extra crispy cookies, flatten the dough balls slightly before baking and bake a bit longer until the edges are very golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-12 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
