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The Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Taralynn
These homemade chocolate chip cookies are thick, gooey in the middle, crispy around the edges, and filled with the best flavor! They are the best!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 18 Cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 3 Tsps Baking Powder
  • 1 Tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 Cup Unsalted Butter, Cut into Cubes Cut into Cubes
  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar, Packed
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 3 Tsps Vanilla
  • 3 Cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or chocolate chunks

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Wet Ingredients: Using an electric mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  • Add Eggs and Vanilla: Reduce the mixer speed to low and blend in the eggs and vanilla extract until just combined.
  • Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and sea salt. Toss the chocolate chips in the dry ingredients to coat them evenly.
  • Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
  • Chill the Dough: Transfer the cookie dough to a ziplock bag or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 5 hours, or overnight for best results.
    Alternatively, after one hour of chilling, portion the dough into 105g balls, then place them back in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
  • Prepare to Bake: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the chilled cookie dough balls at least 2 ½ inches apart on the sheet.
  • Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies for 20–22 minutes. Be careful not to overbake, they'll continue to set on the baking sheet as they cool.

Notes

  • Storage Tips:
    • The cookie dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
    • For longer storage, freeze the dough for up to 3 months. To freeze, portion the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once frozen, transfer the dough balls to a freezer-safe bag or container.
  • Baking from Frozen:
    If baking from frozen, allow them to sit on baking sheet 10 minutes before placing into the oven. 
Highly recommend rolling the dough balls hours before baking, and placing them back into the refrigerator to chill back up. 
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