Best 9 Classic Chocolate Cookies Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Classic Chocolate Cookies, a timeless treat that has won hearts for generations. These cookies embody the essence of comfort and nostalgia, with their rich chocolate flavor, chewy texture, and irresistible aroma. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit every taste and dietary preference, ensuring that everyone can savor the joy of these classic treats. From the traditional butter-based cookies to gluten-free and vegan alternatives, our recipes cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences. Get ready to embark on a delightful baking journey, creating a batch of cookies that will fill your kitchen with warmth and the sweet scent of chocolate.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HERSHEY'S CLASSIC CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



Hershey's Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies image

This came off the back of the Hershey's chocolate chips bag. **For perfectly chocolate chocolate chip cookies, add 1/3 cup Hershey's cocoa to recipe.

Provided by lilkittykt

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 (12 ounce) package hershey semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Stir together; flour, baking soda and salt,.
  • Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in a large bowl with mixer until creamy; add eggs, beat well, gradually add flour mixture, mixing well.
  • Stir in chocolate chips and nuts if desired, drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned, cool slightly; remove from sheet, to wire rack, cool completely.
  • PAN RECIPE: spread batter in greased 15 x 10 jelly-roll pan, bake at 375°F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned, cool completely; cut into bars.

CLASSIC CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Small changes can make a big difference. We took our basic chocolate chip cookie and made one isolated change at a time. We added, swapped, melted, baked low, baked high and chilled. But mostly we had fun. And with each slight tweak we made a new cookie with a different texture, look and taste from the last. Use our guide as a way to find the perfect cookie for you. No big changes necessary.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield about 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
One 12-ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Position oven racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven, and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Beat the butter and both sugars with an electric mixer on medium-high speed in a second large bowl until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs to the butter mixture, one at time, beating after each addition to incorporate; beat in the vanilla. Reduce the speed to medium, add the flour mixture, and beat until just incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Scoop 12 heaping tablespoons of dough onto each prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Roll each into a ball with slightly wet hands. Bake until the cookies are golden but still soft in the center, 12 to 15 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through. Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely.
  • When the baking sheets have cooled completely, scoop the remaining dough onto 1 sheet and bake. Store the cookies in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Variations:
  • For cakey cookies: Replace the light brown sugar and granulated sugar with 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar. Bake at 375 degrees F until golden and tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • For crispy-cakey cookies: Bake the cookies at 425 degrees F until golden and crunchy on the outside, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • For chewy cookies: Use 1 cup light brown sugar and 1/4 cup corn syrup and omit the granulated sugar. Bake at 375 degrees F until golden and crunchy on the outside, and chewy on the inside, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • For super-chewy cookies: Substitute cake flour for all-purpose flour. Bake at 375 degrees F until golden with caramelized edges, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • For extra-crispy cookies: Bake the cookies at 300 degrees F until flat and crunchy, 24 to 28 minutes.

CLASSIC CRUNCHY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Make and share this Classic Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h8m

Yield 4 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cider vinegar or 1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°; lightly grease two baking sheets.
  • In a big bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, sugars, vanilla, salt, and vinegar.
  • Beat in the egg, then the baking soda and flour.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Drop dough by the tablespoonful onto the prepared baking sheets; bake for 12-14 minutes, until they are golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and transfer to a rack to cool.

HERSHEY'S CLASSIC CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Hershey's Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by mattyrana

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups (12 oz. pkg.) Hershey's Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375˚. Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl with mixer until creamy. Add eggs; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. PAN RECIPE: Spread batter in greased 15 ½x10 ½x1-inch jelly-roll pan. Bake at 375˚ for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely; cut into bars. Makes about 4 dozen bars.

CLASSIC NO BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Classic chocolate oatmeal & peanut butter no-bake cookies, the ones we all remember (and adore).

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup milk
1 cup peanut butter (the more processed stuff like Jif works better than the all-natural stuff)
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 cups rolled oats

Steps:

  • Over medium heat, stirring frequently, bring the sugar, butter, cocoa, and milk to a boil.
  • Boil the mixture for one minute.
  • Remove from heat and add the peanut butter, vanilla, and oats.
  • Mix together, then plop onto sheets of waxed paper, using a couple of spoons.
  • Let cool - they should harden within about an hour.

CLASSIC CHOCOLATE-CHIP COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Beat 2 sticks butter, 3/4 cup dark brown sugar and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until fluffy; beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 eggs. Whisk 2 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt, then stir into the butter mixture. Add 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips and chill 30 minutes. Roll into balls and bake 8 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees.

CLASSIC CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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With morsels of semisweet chocolate nestled in rich butter cookie dough, these drop and bake cookies have become a longtime favorite.

Provided by Nurse_Corie

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 48 cookies, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups semisweet chocolate pieces
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 375. In a large bowl, combine butter and shortening; beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt; beat until mixture is combined. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour, the chocolate pieces and walnuts.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to wire rack; let cool.
  • To store: layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

CLASSIC CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Beat 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar and 1 stick butter until fluffy, then beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Whisk 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; stir into the butter mixture. Chill 30 minutes, then roll into balls and bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

CLASSIC CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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Plain in appearance, but rich in flavor.

Provided by Arthur Bergen

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 tablespoons unsalted butter
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup white sugar
7 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cocoa into a large mixing bowl. Chop chocolate into fine pieces and add to mixture. Cut the butter into small pieces and stir into the flour mixture. Add eggs and stir until the mixture forms a stiff dough. Wet hands with cold water and roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Place on cookie sheets 3 inches apart.
  • Bake for 13 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until centers look dry. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 33.4 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the cookies will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature. The ideal temperature for baking chocolate cookies is 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  • Don't overbake the cookies. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly. Bake the cookies just until they are set.

Conclusion:

These classic chocolate cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy these cookies warm from the oven or store them for later. So next time you're craving something sweet, give this recipe a try.

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