🍪 The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie: Crispy Edges, Chewy Centers, Pure Bliss
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Everyone has their idea of the perfect chocolate chip cookie — but this one truly hits the sweet spot. Slightly crisp on the edges, irresistibly chewy in the middle, and loaded with gooey chocolate chips, this classic recipe turns simple ingredients into pure comfort. Whether you’re baking for friends, family, or just yourself, these cookies never disappoint.
Buttery, golden, and studded with rich chocolate chips, these cookies are the definition of indulgence done right. Each bite strikes the ideal balance — crisp on the outside, soft and chewy inside — making this classic dessert feel brand new again.
“Making these with my kids was as much fun as eating them!”
I still remember the first time I baked chocolate chip cookies from scratch. I was thirteen, standing on my tiptoes just to see into the mixing bowl, following a recipe scribbled on an old notecard from my mum. The cookies came out slightly burnt on the edges — but the smell, that warm, buttery aroma, filled the whole house and brought everyone to the kitchen.
Since then, I’ve been chasing that same feeling: simple ingredients turning into something that makes people smile. These cookies bring me right back to that moment, every single time.
💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Crowd Pleaser: Loved by kids and adults — always gone in minutes.
Perfect Texture: Crispy edges with soft, chewy centers — the best of both worlds.
No Chill Time Needed: Ready to bake right away!
Everyday Ingredients: You probably already have everything in your pantry.
The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie
Cuisine: DessertDifficulty: Easy24
cookies10
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minutes400
kcalIngredients
2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and glossy. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula — do not overmix. Stir until just combined.
- Gently stir in the chocolate chips. The dough should be thick but scoopable.
- Drop 1½ tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking trays, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers still look slightly soft.
- Let cookies rest on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Sprinkle a touch of sea salt on top for that bakery-style finish.
Recipe Video
🌟 Key Takeaway
- The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie isn’t just a recipe — it’s comfort in every bite. Simple, reliable, and always delicious, these cookies are proof that sometimes the best things in life are made from butter, sugar, and a little love.
