The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies

Developed and refined over the past 20 years, this Chocolate Chip cookie recipe has become our family favorite. And with a few simple "secret" tricks, you'll have a batch of the most delicious cookies everyone will love.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Rest Time 10 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Ratings 5 from 1 votes

Cuisine: Chinese, French, Indian

Courses: Dessert

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 48

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

These delicious Chocolate Chip drop cookies are not only easy to make, but will have your friends begging for the recipe. A few simple "secret" techniques will ensure you have perfect, chewy cookies with every batch.

Ingredients

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2 1/2 cup Flour (All-Purpose)
1 cup Brown Sugar (Light)
1 cup Butter (Softened)
1/2 cup Sugar
2 Eggs
2 tsp Vanilla
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Salt
12 oz Chocolate Chips (Semisweet)
1 cup Chopped Pecans ((Optional))

Instructions

1
Preheat
Preheat the oven to 375° F. If you're not using silicone baking mats (WHY?!), then lightly grease your cookie sheets.
Simple Secret #1: Use a silicone baking mat (like silpat) whenever you're baking cookies for a perfectly brown bottom every time. Placing your cookies directly on your metal baking sheet will overcook the bottom of your cookie before the rest of the cookie is baked.
2
Mix
Add all ingredients, except the chocolate chips and pecans, to a mixing bowl. With a mixer at medium speed. Beat until well mixed, scraping the bowl occasionally to combine any stray ingredients.
Simple Secret #2: Use a good quality vanilla when baking your cookies - Mexican, Hawaiian, "Double" vanilla - whichever type you like. It will add a depth of flavor to your cookies.
3
Fold in Chocolate Chips (and nuts)
Using a mixing spatula, fold in the chocolate chips and, optionally, the chopped pecans.
4
Scoop and Bake
Using a cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto your baking sheet spacing each scoop about two inches apart - 3 across x 4 rows, 12 cookies per sheet.

Place a single sheet in the oven and bake 9-12 minutes until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack.
Simple Secret #3: Limit your bake time to as short as possible as the cookies will continue to cook for a few minutes once removed from the oven. I strictly bake my cookies for 9 minutes before they're pulled from the oven and they remain soft and chewy for several days after they're baked.

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