Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
🧾 Ingredients (Makes about 24 cookies)
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups chocolate chips
Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix well.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
Scoop dough (about 1½ tbsp each) onto baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
⭐ Pro Tips for Perfect Cookies
Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies
Use brown sugar for extra chewiness
Slightly underbake for a soft center
Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before baking for bakery-style flavor
🍪 Variations You’ll Love
Double chocolate: Add ¼ cup cocoa powder
Oatmeal cookies: Replace 1 cup flour with rolled oats
White chocolate & cranberry: Swap chocolate chips
If you’d like eggless cookies, butter-free cookies, or a quick 5-ingredient version, just tell me 😊