Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chocolate chip cookies are a delightful blend of crispy edges and a chewy center, offering a perfect balance of textures. The use of brown sugar adds a rich caramel flavor, while the combination of butter and shortening ensures the ideal spread and texture. Chilling the dough enhances the flavors and contributes to a thicker cookie.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3 cups all purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.

2. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.

3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

6. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.

7. Chill the dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and texture.

8. Scoop the dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.

10. Cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (per cookie)

• Calories: Approximately 200 kcal

• Fat: 10g

• Carbohydrates: 30g

• Protein: 2g

• Sodium: 100mg

• Sugar: 18g