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Delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies made from the world's best recipe.

World's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Delicious chocolate chip cookies with crispy edges and a soft, gooey center.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour Spoon and level to avoid packing.
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp fine salt A pinch can enhance flavor.
Wet Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted Let cool for a few minutes.
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed Provides moisture.
  • 1/2 cup white sugar Helps with crisp edges.
  • 1 large egg Room temperature preferred.
  • 1 large egg yolk Adds richness.
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate
  • 2 cups chocolate chips Semi-sweet preferred, but use what you love.
  • 1/2 cup chopped chocolate bar Optional for puddles of chocolate.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, stir the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and glossy.
  4. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla to the butter mixture and stir until thick and creamy.
  5. Pour dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until flour is no longer visible, but do not overmix.
Baking
  1. Fold in chocolate chips and optional chopped chocolate.
  2. Scoop dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and leave space between them on the baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are set and the centers are slightly underdone.
  4. Let cookies sit on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra bakery-style cookies, press a few chocolate chips on top immediately after baking. Chilling the dough (30 minutes to overnight) can enhance flavor and texture. To make gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend.