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Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies cooling on a wire rack, a perfect visual for any delicious cookie recipe.

The Best Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate classic chocolate chip cookies with this recipe, featuring a blend of flours, dark brown sugar, and a generous amount of chocolate chips. A long refrigeration time enhances the flavor and chewiness, ensuring a truly decadent treat.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 8.5 ounces cake flour
  • 8.5 ounces bread flour
  • 1.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoon coarse salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 10 ounces unsalted butter softened
  • 12 ounces dark brown sugar
  • 6 ounces white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins & Topping
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • maldon salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Mixer
  • Parchment lined baking sheet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine cake flour, bread flour, baking soda, baking powder, and coarse salt in a large bowl and stir well.
  2. In a large mixer, cream the softened butter and both sugars for 5 minutes until fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl, then add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.
  3. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips. Cover the dough and refrigerate for up to 72 hours.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Scoop ¼ cup sized cookie dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart, and sprinkle the tops with Maldon sea salt. Bake for 16-20 minutes until golden brown, then remove from oven and let cool.

Notes

For best results, refrigerate the dough for up to 72 hours to deepen the flavor. If cookies are puffy after baking, gently bang the hot pan on the counter or flatten with a spatula for a denser texture.