Nothing beats a batch of well-made cookies—they’re the ultimate comfort, indulgence, and recipe for happiness. There’s something magical about chocolate chip cookies that takes you back to the cozy, carefree days of childhood. So grab some butter, set it on the counter to soften, and let’s get ready to bake a batch of pure joy!
Jump to RecipeAbout This Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
This recipe for the ultimate chocolate chip cookie is my personal blend of sweetness and satisfaction, with a touch of nostalgia in every bite. After trying many versions over the years, I’ve combined my favorite elements to create this go-to recipe that’s a delicious reminder of simpler times.
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
These chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate comfort food—sweet, satisfying, and packed with nostalgia. After years of tweaking different recipes, I’ve created this perfect blend of buttery goodness that takes you back to the joy of childhood with every bite.
Ingredients
2 sticks of butter, room temp
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups plus 1 rounded tablespoon all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
8 oz. chocolate chips
Sea salt flakes (such as Maldon), optional
Directions
- Using a stand mixer, cream butter at low speed until it’s creamy and whipped.
- Add sugars and beat on high until the mixture is pale ivory in color and feels like soft, grainy clay—about 3 min or so. This step helps with the cookie structure and creates a lighter, more delicate cookie.
- Add in eggs, one at a time and mix until well combined. Add vanilla. (I like to let the tablespoon overflow a little because I ❤️ vanilla)
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients into butter sugar mixture, mixing until just combined –don’t over mix. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Using an ice cream scoop, scoop dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This prevents the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees while chilling dough.
- Generously space out cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet—I usually do 6 per sheet (give cookies room to do their thing—a crowded cookie sheet=oddly shaped, flat cookies) If you like your cookies salted, now is the time to add the flaky sea salt. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Take out when edges are done but still pale and a little shiny on top. If you forgot to salt, right out of the oven also works.