Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

October 13, 2024 by Cook Best Recipes, Updated October 13, 2024

This is your new go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe! They are soft and gooey on the inside and crisp on the outside, ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups (170g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup (70g) granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups (250g) semisweet chocolate chips (Trader Joe s, Guittard, or Ghirardelli recommended)
Flaky sea salt (for topping)

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted and cooled butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes until it forms a paste-like consistency.
Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
Fold in the dry ingredients using a rubber spatula, leaving a few streaks of flour. Then add the chocolate chips and continue folding until just combined.
Using a large 2 oz cookie scoop (or 1/4 measuring cup), scoop 5 cookies onto the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes (12 minutes for gooey cookies, 15 for well-done).
For regular-sized cookies, scoop 6 cookies onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
The cookies are ready when they have a golden edge but are pale and puffed in the center. If they spread too much, use a fork to nudge the sides immediately after removing from the oven.
Top with a few extra chocolate chips and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Transfer to a cooling rack and continue baking the remaining dough.
Let the cookies cool for about 20 minutes before enjoying them warm with melty chocolate chips!