Best 9 Basic Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

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Chocolate chip cookies are a timeless classic, a symbol of comfort and indulgence. These bite-sized treats, with their chewy texture, gooey chocolate chips, and hint of sweetness, have captured the hearts of cookie lovers worldwide. Our article presents a collection of three delectable chocolate chip cookie recipes, each with its own unique twist, ensuring an unforgettable baking experience.

The first recipe introduces the traditional chocolate chip cookie, a nostalgic favorite that embodies the essence of this classic treat. With simple, wholesome ingredients and a straightforward baking process, this recipe guarantees a batch of golden-brown cookies that are crisp on the edges and soft and chewy in the center.

The second recipe takes a creative turn, incorporating rich, dark chocolate and a hint of sea salt to create a sophisticated and flavorful variation. This recipe elevates the classic chocolate chip cookie by adding a layer of complexity that balances the sweetness with a touch of savory saltiness, resulting in a truly irresistible treat.

The third recipe caters to those with dietary restrictions, offering a gluten-free and vegan chocolate chip cookie alternative. This recipe uses almond flour and coconut sugar to create a delicious and inclusive version of the classic cookie, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the goodness of chocolate chip cookies, regardless of their dietary preferences.

Let's cook with our recipes!

EASIEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE RECIPE



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Easiest chocolate chip cookie recipe - no mixer, no chilling necessary. Also, check out the video just above the recipe!

Provided by Kate @ I Heart Eating

Categories     Dessert

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour¹
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt2
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Microwave the butter for about 40 seconds. Butter should be completely melted but shouldn't be hot.
  • In a large bowl, mix butter with the sugars until well-combined.
  • Stir in vanilla and egg until incorporated.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Please read the recipe note about properly measuring flour.
  • Mix dough until just combined. Dough should be soft and a little sticky but not overly sticky.
  • Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Scoop out 1.5 tablespoons of dough (medium cookie scoop) and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until cookies are set. They will be puffy and still look a little underbaked in the middle.3

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 138 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 109 mg, Sugar 9 g

THE ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE



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Everyone has a favorite type of chocolate chip cookie-a little crispy, a little chewy-but they all have to begin with a basic chocolate chip cookie recipe. This is the best place to start! -Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips., Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ORIGINAL NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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This famous classic American cookie is a treat no matter what the age or occasion. Enjoy it with a glass of cold milk.

Provided by Nestle Toll House

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Nestle® Toll House®

Time 39m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 84.8 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Crisp edges, chewy middles.

Provided by Dora

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons hot water
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 165.8 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

5-INGREDIENT EASY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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This is a really basic recipe that only uses 5 ingredients. Enjoy!

Provided by Sapphire Bang

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sift flour and brown sugar into a bowl; stir in eggs. Mix butter into flour mixture until dough is creamy; fold in chocolate chips. Spoon dough onto a baking sheet, keeping them about 3 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until slightly brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 62.7 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

SOFT AND CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Chocolate chip cookies are a go-to favorite dessert, sweet snack, or after-school treat. This cookie-which is made in the soft and chewy style-gives you both the nostalgia of childhood bake sales and the satisfying, grown-up flavors of dark chocolate. After just three steps and a quick bake in the oven, the only thing you'll need is a glass of cold milk or frothy coffee.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with racks in the upper and lower third positions. In a small bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and both sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add salt, vanilla, and eggs; mix to combine. Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Mix in chocolate chips.
  • Using a tablespoon measure, drop heaping portions of dough about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake until cookies are golden around the edges, but still soft in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool on baking sheet 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.

EASY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Quick and Easy Chocolate Chip recipe (just like Millies)!!

Provided by tori_collins123

Time 20m

Yield Makes Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 200oc
  • Place butter and sugar in large bowl and mix well
  • add the egg and vanilla essence and mix again
  • sieve in flour and salt to mix and combine well.
  • Cut the chocolate, but not to finely and add. Mix together then roll balls of mixture to about 2cm by 2cm and place on a baking tray with baking parchment on. Be careful not to put the cookies too close together.
  • Place in preheated oven for 7-10 minutes. Repeat until all cookies are cooked.
  • I use different kinds of chocolate and add nuts. For double chocolate cookies simply replace 50g flour with 75g chocolate powder.

QUICK AND EASY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Make and share this Quick and Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dragonfly AZ

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 18-24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 egg yolk
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Sift flour, salt and baking soda together, set aside.
  • Mix the melted butter and sugars together until thoroughly mixed. Add egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy.
  • Stir in dry ingredients and mix just until blended.
  • Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls onto nonstick baking sheet, about 3 inches apart.
  • Bake 13-16 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheet for at least 5 minutes before removing to rack to finish cooling.

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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We named this recipe "Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies," because it's got everything a cookie connoisseur could possibly ask for. With a texture that is slightly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, it's a favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe that's been top-rated by hundreds of satisfied home cooks.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat softened butter and sugars with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon about 1 minute or until fluffy, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
  • Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth. Stir in flour mixture just until blended (dough will be stiff). Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
  • Onto ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown (centers will be soft). Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store covered in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips for Making the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies:

- **Use high-quality ingredients:** Opt for premium chocolate chips and unsalted butter for a richer flavor. Ensure your baking soda and baking powder are fresh for optimal leavening. - **Chill the dough:** Chilling the dough helps develop the flavor and prevents the cookies from spreading too much. For chewier cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight. - **Don't overmix the dough:** Overmixing can result in tough cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined and avoid overworking the dough. - **Bake the cookies at the right temperature:** The ideal baking temperature for chocolate chip cookies is 375°F (190°C). This temperature ensures that the cookies bake evenly and develop a slightly crispy exterior while maintaining a soft and chewy interior. - **Use parchment paper:** Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and for easy cleanup. - **Let the cookies cool completely:** Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps the cookies set and prevents them from breaking.

Conclusion:

With careful attention to detail and the right techniques, you can create delicious and irresistible chocolate chip cookies that will satisfy your sweet cravings. Remember to use quality ingredients, chill the dough, bake at the correct temperature, and let the cookies cool completely for the best results. Experiment with different chocolate chips and add-ins to personalize your cookies and make them your own. So, grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the timeless classic of chocolate chip cookies, homemade with love and perfection. Enjoy!

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