Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (with Video)

This chocolate chip cookie recipe is truly the best. With rave reviews from over 14,000 members of the Allrecipes community, these cookies are soft, chewy, and absolutely irresistible. Follow this step-by-step guide to make bakery-quality chocolate chip cookies at home.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• teaspoon salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and prepare your baking sheets. For best results, use ungreased sheets or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with both the white and brown sugars using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.

Step 3: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, making sure each one is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4: In a separate small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in hot water. Add this mixture to the batter, along with the salt. Mix until everything is well combined.

Step 5: Gradually stir in the flour, ensuring its fully incorporated into the dough.

Step 6: Fold in the chocolate chips and, if using, the chopped walnuts for extra texture and flavor.

Step 7: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto your prepared baking sheets. Make sure the dough balls are spaced about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.

Step 8: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Keep an eye on them, as oven times may vary slightly.

Step 9: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10: Once cooled, store your chocolate chip cookies in an airtight . Enjoy immediately or keep them fresh for up to a week.

Additional Tips

Chill the dough: If you want thicker cookies with a gooey center, its recommended to chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking. This prevents the cookies from spreading too thin during baking.

Resting time: After baking, let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes to prevent them from breaking apart when transferring to the cooling rack.

Freezing cookies: You can freeze both the dough and the baked cookies. To freeze baked cookies, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet, freeze until firm, then store in a zip-top bag or airtight for up to two months.

Storage Tips

Store your cookies in an airtight at room temperature for up to a week. For extra freshness, place a piece of white bread in the to help keep the cookies soft longer.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

• Calories: 146
• Total Fat: 8g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 10mg
• Sodium: 76mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 19g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 2g
• Calcium: 11mg
• Iron: 1mg
• Potassium: 52mg

Community Praise

"My go-to recipe," says Andrea Howard. "I sometimes add oatmeal, nuts, raisins, etc. but they are also fantastic without. Crunchy and chewy in every bite!"

"This is hands down the best chocolate chip cookie recipe!" raves Baybos the baker man. "So good that we want to quadruple the recipe and freeze a few batches."

"I decided to give this recipe a try," says another reviewer. "I have been making chocolate chip cookies for my family for years and this recipe turned out to be the best for cookies ever!"