Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: ~30–35 minutes
Yield: ~30 cookies
Calories: ~160 per cookie
Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients

• 200 g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened

• 100 ml (½ cup) vegetable oil

• 1 large egg

• 10 g (2 tsp) baking powder

• 10 g (1 tbsp) vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)

• 200 ml (¾ cup) cornstarch

• 200 g (1½ cups) powdered sugar

• 700 ml (2¾ cups) all-purpose flour

• 1 to 1½ cups chocolate chips (milk, dark, or semi-sweet)

Optional add-ins: ½ cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans), ½ cup dried cranberries or raisins, or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking.

‍ Directions

1. Prep the Oven & Baking Sheet

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

2. Cream Butter and Oil

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and vegetable oil until smooth and creamy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

3. Mix in the Wet Ingredients

Add the egg, vanilla sugar (or extract), and powdered sugar. Beat again until fully incorporated and smooth.

4. Add Dry Ingredients

Mix in the baking powder and cornstarch. Slowly add the all-purpose flour, one portion at a time, mixing between additions until a soft but firm dough forms.

The dough should be non-sticky, soft, and easy to roll. If it’s too wet, add a tablespoon of flour at a time.

5. Add Chocolate Chips

Fold in the chocolate chips evenly using a spatula or spoon.

6. Shape the Cookies

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Optionally, press a few extra chocolate chips on top of each ball for a bakery-style look.

7. Bake to Perfection

Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly underdone — they’ll set as they cool.

8. Cool

Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

• Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for a sweet-salty finish.

• Swap chocolate chips for chunks or mini chips for texture variation.

• Add zest of 1 orange or a pinch of cinnamon for a flavor twist.

• Double the batch and freeze some of the cookie dough balls for easy future baking.

Storage Instructions

• Room Temp: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

• Freezing Dough: Shape dough into balls and freeze on a tray. Once solid, transfer to a freezer-safe bag and store up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to bake time.

• Freezing Baked Cookies: Store in freezer-safe bags for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temp or warm in the oven for 2–3 minutes at 300°F.

Perfect Pairings

• A cold glass of milk

• Hot coffee or espresso

• Vanilla ice cream for cookie sandwiches

Final Thoughts

These Best Chocolate Chip Cookies strike the perfect balance between chewy and soft, with just the right amount of sweetness. They’re easy to customize, quick to bake, and guaranteed to disappear fast at any gathering!