Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies – classic chocolate chip cookies that come out thick, chewy, and perfect every time!
I’m leaving on a jet plane, don’t know when I’ll be back again. Sorry, every time I get on a plane that song gets stuck in my head. I have my dad to thank for that one! I do know when I will be back…Sunday night. I am headed to sunny Florida for Food Blog Forum this weekend. It will be an amazing weekend, and I am so excited it is finally here!
So in my absence I am leaving you with the perfect chocolate chip cookies. I grew up using the same recipe, I have been making it since I was 3 years old. Moving to Colorado has changed that though. That recipe just doesn’t work here!
I have used all the high altitude adjustments I know of, and it just doesn’t turn out the same. So I set out to find one that does work here. And these are it. The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies that comes out thick ad chewy every single time.
It took more attempts than I care to admit, but I finally found my new go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe. I have made this recipe twice now, and both times they were soft, chewy, and perfect for days later. I brought a batch to our football team picnic, and every single one of them disappeared!
I heard a lot of “who made these cookies, they are amazing” or “did you make these, wow!” I have done the cookies with mini and regular chocolate chips. The minis ensure each bite gets lots of chocolate!
So if you want a new go to – or just want to make yours a little better. Try these Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies today!
Here are a few of my favorite kitchen items I used to make this recipe
Kitchen Aid Mixer: I love my Kitchenaid mixer and use it almost daily. For cookies, breads, sauces, frostings and dough – I find many recipes that I can use my Kitchen Aid to reduce prep time. I have two that I couldn’t live without.
Sheet Pans: A good quality, durable sheet pan is great for baking cookies, roasting veggies, or full sheet pan dinner. These are my favorite kind and have been using them for years.
Silicone Baking Mats – I love these for baking cookies, pizza, bread, and just about anything else. Nothing sticks, and clean up is a breeze!
Measuring Cups – nothing beats a good set of measuring cups that last a long time. I love metal measuring cups because of their durability.
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The perfect soft, thick, and chewy chocolate chip cookie
- 3/4 cup butter , softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- In a stand mixer cream butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in the egg and vanilla. Add flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt. Mix until everything is combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes. The longer you chill the thicker your cookies.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Scoop golfball size balls of dough onto a baking sheet. Bake for 9 minutes, until the edge are just golden brown. The center will appear underdone.
- Let cookies cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
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Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake says
May 28, 2013 at 11:18 amI’m always on the lookout for a new chocolate chip cookie recipe and this one sounds like a perfect one to try! Looks fabulous!
Sky says
June 21, 2013 at 2:48 pmI just finished making these.. These are the most amazing cookies EVER!
So soft and moist and gooey and *drools*
Doesn’t help that I’m pregnant!! 😛
THANK YOU for sharing your amazing recipe!
Erin S says
June 21, 2013 at 4:21 pmSo glad you liked the cookies!! They are a favorite here too 🙂
Anna S. says
July 26, 2013 at 11:17 amOh. My. Gosh. These are excellent! It’s taking every fiber in my being to not eat all of them right this minute. Thank you!!
Erin S says
July 26, 2013 at 11:18 amSo glad you like them!! They are a favorite around here for sure!
Anna S. says
July 26, 2013 at 11:18 am*fiber of control!
Courtney says
August 26, 2013 at 4:24 pmI am a cookie snob. I turn my nose up at store bought cookies and even most friends’ home made cookies don’t make the cut. I tried making these this afternoon and this is now my go-to recipe. Simple, straightforward, and unbelievably delicious. My husband and I hid behind the counter so we could have another after we told our toddler we were all done. : )
Michelle says
October 25, 2013 at 1:20 pmThis is the best cookie recipe ever. I will never use another recipe. I put the finished product in the fridge and they taste like cookie dough fudge…but less sweet.
jules says
March 24, 2014 at 2:57 amI tried the recipe and the cookies were fantabulous! Everyone who tried them were addicted. Interesting to note: Very crumbly to place on sheet. And I didn’t use the cornstarch (we didn’t have any). Making them again this week and going to not refrigerate, or maybe just for less time… 😉
Erin S says
March 24, 2014 at 8:30 amSounds like the dough might have dried out a little in the fridge, maybe try covering them next time. Refrigerating gets the dough cold enough, so they stay puffy during cooking, and don’t spread thin. So you can do less time in the fridge, just don’t skip it 🙂
jules says
March 24, 2014 at 5:43 pmi did cover the batter– will try again chilling for less time 😉
Kyra Faulkner says
April 10, 2014 at 9:29 pmoh man, trying these tonight! they look amazinggg. thank goodness for pinterest ♡
Samantha says
July 12, 2014 at 1:43 amMade these cookies tonight and they are DELICIOUS!!! Thank you for sharing your fabulous recipe! 🙂
vanessa says
September 7, 2014 at 11:48 pmI found this recipe via Pintrest. I’ve been on the search for the perfect CCC recipe for years now. I tried this one and while the cookies are delish, mine didn’t come out chewy. I even took them out early. Any suggestions?
Erin S says
September 8, 2014 at 8:08 amHow well did you cream your butters and sugar together? Did you let them chill thoroughly before baking? Feel free to email me – dinnersdishesanddesserts (at) gmail (dot) com. I will gladly walk you thru what you did, to see if we can figure it out!!
Dianne says
December 9, 2014 at 1:53 pmJust made this on this cold, icy day here in northwest NJ and they’re perfect. I used mini chocolate chips b/c that’s what I had in the house and they worked out great. I made smaller cookies b/c my daughter likes things that are bite sized and I’ve got about 4 dozen or so out of the batch. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Kat Koontz says
March 5, 2015 at 2:47 pmMade these on the snow day today- they are fantastic! Soft, chocolately, and delicious-definitely the best chocolate chip cookie recipe. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Camilia says
October 24, 2015 at 4:57 pmSo I made this recipe, LOVE the flavor of this chocolate chip cookie! I followed your recipe exactly, but it didn’t quite turn out how yours looked. I put the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes, and then took them out and shaped them to the size of a golfball (maybe a tad smaller). I only made about 18 cookies, and they weren’t big at all. After 9 minutes in the oven they were still mostly in the shape of a ball. Do you have any tips? I ended up cooking them for 15-18 minutes, and took them out as soon as they were not in the shape of a ball. They were still soft luckily, but not super soft.
Erin S says
October 24, 2015 at 8:12 pmCamilia, I would try pressing down on the dough slightly. If they don’t spread in baking, you will want to press them down before you bake them. How long you cream the butter, humidity, ovens, altitude, and other factors can affect that. Hope that works for you!
Nancy Long says
April 21, 2017 at 6:25 amwill try this one this week, but will have to add nuts!
Whitney says
July 21, 2017 at 6:26 pmThis is my absolute favorite cookie recipe! Family lovea it too! I baked and gave out as Christmas gifts. You can even add mini m&m’s and make them extra special!
Lynne | 365 Days of Baking and More says
October 19, 2018 at 11:23 amThese absolutely do look like THE perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie. I’m always on the lookout for great ones, so I can’t wait to make this!
Lori says
November 10, 2018 at 7:18 amThe absolute best recipe for chocolate chip cookies!
Julia Stearns @ Healthirony says
March 27, 2019 at 5:35 amThese chocolate chip cookies look so zesty and tasty! Absolutely love your creative idea! Thanks for sharing!