These Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies truly live up to their name! They’re soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. This recipe is easy to follow and yields a batch of bakery-worthy cookies that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Soft and Chewy: These cookies have that perfect texture—soft and chewy on the inside, with slightly crisp edges.
Easy to Make: With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, these cookies are a breeze to bake.
Loaded with Chocolate: The generous amount of chocolate chips makes these cookies a chocolate lover’s dream.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to bake a batch of these delicious cookies:

Brown sugar: Packed, adds moisture and a hint of molasses flavor.
Sugar: Adds sweetness and helps with browning.
Unsalted butter: Melted, adds richness and flavor.
Eggs: Bind the ingredients together.
Vanilla extract: Adds a touch of warmth and sweetness.
Baking soda: Helps the cookies rise and become light and airy.
Salt: Enhances the overall flavor.
All-purpose flour: Provides structure and texture.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips: Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.

Note: You’ll find the complete list of ingredients, along with their exact measurements, in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to Make Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or leave them ungreased.

Step 2: Combine Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until creamy.

Step 3: Add Eggs and Vanilla

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Beat on low speed until well combined.

Step 4: Mix in Flour

Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5: Add Chocolate Chips

Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 6: Scoop and Bake

Use a small cookie scoop or your hands to form the dough into balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart. If you can only bake one baking sheet at a time, place the remaining cookie dough in the refrigerator until ready for the next batch. Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden brown. Do not overbake.

Step 7: Cool and Enjoy

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!

Pro Tips for Making the Recipe

Melt the butter: Melting the butter helps the cookies spread properly and creates a chewy texture.
Don’t overmix the dough: Overmixing can lead to tough cookies. Mix until just combined.
Use a silicone mat (optional): A silicone mat will help prevent the bottoms of the cookies from browning too quickly. If you don’t have a silicone mat, you can use parchment paper.

How to Serve Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

Warm and Fresh: These cookies are best enjoyed warm and fresh out of the oven.
Milk’s Best Friend: Serve with a glass of cold milk or a cup of coffee or tea.
Gift Idea: Package them up in a cute tin or box for a thoughtful homemade gift.

Make Ahead and Storage

Storing Leftovers

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 weeks.

Freezing:

You can freeze the cookie dough or baked cookies. To freeze the dough, scoop it onto a baking sheet and freeze until solid, then transfer the frozen dough balls to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time. Baked cookies can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of chocolate chip?
Yes, you can use any type of chocolate chip you like, such as dark chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, or even white chocolate.

Can I add other ingredients to these cookies?
Absolutely! Feel free to add chopped nuts, toffee bits, or other mix-ins to the dough.

Can I make these cookies smaller?
Yes, you can use a smaller cookie scoop to make smaller cookies. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.

How can I make these cookies crispier?
Bake them for a few minutes longer, or use a higher oven temperature.

There you have it! A delicious and easy-to-follow recipe for the Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies that will satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your friends and family. Enjoy!