Description

These are the best chocolate chip cookies with a perfect balance of chewy and crispy textures. Made with a combination of cold butter, brown sugar, and both semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips, they deliver a rich, buttery flavor with melty chocolate in every bite. The dough can be chilled for 24 hours to develop extra flavor or baked immediately for quick results.

Ingredients

Scale

Wet Ingredients

1 cup Cold Butter (cut into cubes; microwave for 7–8 seconds if you want a slightly thinner cookie)
2 large Eggs
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Sugars

1 cup Brown Sugar
3/4 cup Sugar

Dry Ingredients

2 3/4 cups Flour (may use all-purpose or 1 cup cake flour plus 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour)
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
3/4 teaspoon Salt

Additional

2 to 2 1/2 cups Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet or a mix of milk chocolate and semi-sweet)

Instructions

Preheat and Cream: Preheat your oven to 400°F (adjust to 385°F if your oven runs hot). In a large mixing bowl, cream the cold butter, brown sugar, and sugar together for 4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix for an additional minute until fully incorporated.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir this into the wet mixture just until combined, then fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
Chill Dough (Optional): For best flavor and texture, wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for 24 hours. This step is optional but recommended.
Scoop and Bake: If not chilling, or once the dough is ready, scoop cookie dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper or Silpat mats. Avoid dark-colored baking sheets as they can cause the bottoms to brown too quickly. Bake the cookies for 8-11 minutes until the edges are a light golden color.
Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to set on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Using cold butter helps maintain the cookie shape but slightly warming it can create thinner cookies.
Adjust chocolate chip quantity based on preference, but too many chips may affect cookie structure.
Chilling the dough enhances flavor and improves texture but cookies can be baked immediately if short on time.
Use parchment paper or Silpat mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Watch closely during the last few minutes of baking to prevent over-browning, especially on dark baking sheets.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8-11 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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