{"id":674356,"date":"2018-05-12T10:30:32","date_gmt":"2018-05-11T18:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/the-ultimate-chocolate-chip-cookie\/"},"modified":"2024-07-17T10:42:24","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T15:42:24","slug":"the-ultimate-chocolate-chip-cookie","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/the-ultimate-chocolate-chip-cookie\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Chip Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"
I’ve spent a lot of time trying to make perfect<\/em> chocolate chip cookies. I’ve made the recipe from the chocolate chip bag, I’ve tried banging the cookie sheet<\/a> to get a chewier texture and even collected a few cookie tips along the way.<\/p>\n This being said, everyone’s perfect chocolate chip cookie is different.\u00a0Getting your favorite kind of cookie is easy with just a few alterations to a basic chocolate chip cookie recipe. On its own, this recipe is delicious. It’s also a great canvas for customization. Read on for ways to make your cookies cakey, crispy, chewy and more\u2014plus how to store and freeze them to retain that perfect texture.<\/p>\n Like most drop cookies, these start by creaming the butter and sugar<\/a> with the paddle attachment of your stand mixer (a hand mixer works, too). Don’t rush this step! You’ll want to mix these two ingredients together for about five minutes.<\/p>\n Then add in the eggs and vanilla extract and mix well.<\/p>\n In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Beat this into the creamed mixture in batches. If you do it all at once, you’ll get a big floury blowup (not saying that’s ever happened to me!).<\/p>\n Once the dough is combined, stop mixing! Overworked dough can lead to tough cookies.<\/p>\n Finally, add the chocolate chips.<\/p>\n Next, use that cookie scoop to drop portions of dough onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350\u00baF for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cookies start to get slightly golden on the edges. Bored of the usual cookies? Learn how to make a giant chocolate chip pizookie<\/a>.<\/p>\n Once baked, remove from the pans and cool on wire racks. For perfectly round cookies, place a biscuit cutter around each cookie (the cutter should be larger than the cookie) and spin the cookie inside. This quick swirl will help smooth any uneven edges.<\/p>\n Are you a chewy cookie lover? Chilling your cookie dough<\/a> is the easiest way to ensure you get that texture you desire. Popping cookie dough in the fridge for even just a short while can help firm up the dough and prevent it from spreading too much in the oven.<\/p>\n Chill it for at least 30 minutes, even overnight. This can help develop some extra flavor, too.<\/p>\n While chilling the dough helps control the spread of your cookies, melting the butter has the opposite effect.<\/p>\n Using melted butter in your cookie dough helps create a cookie that spreads. A cookie that spreads during baking tends to be crispier and thinner which is great for crunchy cookie fans.<\/p>\n If you don’t want to alter the basics of the recipe, that’s OK. You can still make some easy adjustments that can totally change up your go-to cookie.<\/p>\n After your cookies have completely cooled (and after you’ve enjoyed a few samples), it’s time to store them so you can enjoy them later. The best way to keep them fresh is to keep them in an airtight container. You can add layers of waxed paper between the layers if you like. Eat them within a week for the best flavor.<\/p>\n If you find the cookies have gotten a little dry or crisp for your liking, you can always revive them by popping a slice of bread into the container.<\/p>\n Want to keep your cookies longer? You can\u00a0freeze chocolate chip cookies, too. For best results, pop the baked cookies onto a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze for a half hour. When frozen solid, you can remove them from the tray and store in an airtight container. You can keep them in the freezer for up to a year!<\/p>\n What about freezing this perfect chocolate chip cookie dough? You can do that too! Portion out the dough as you would before baking. Place the cookies on a pan or tray and freeze for 30 minutes. When firm, transfer the cookies to a zip-top bag or airtight container and return them to the freezer. Frozen cookie dough is good for six months.<\/p>\n When you’re ready to enjoy, pop frozen cookies onto a cookie sheet and bake\u2014no need to defrost.<\/p>\n For me, there’s nothing better than a chocolate chip cookie fresh out of the oven with a glass of cold milk. But there are lots of ways to enjoy these bakes.<\/p>\n This is truly the ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe. We’ll show you how to make these cookies your own, whether you like them cakey, crispy or chewy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7075,"featured_media":674366,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303971,304158,306983,304523,306980,306036,306989,306027,304328,304288,305487,306042,304338,306171,304515,303966,304368,303887,306848,304347,304268,304558,324623,307005,303994,304560,304563,304150,303883,303897],"categories-v2":[308500,310461,309438,310025,308888,310014,311761,310031,308988,311758,308984,308481,259620,310796,311771,308992,312036,308880,308495,308745,308478,309603,308998,259483,308910,309177,310051,308528,308915,308917,309434,308476,308490],"coauthors":[39610],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Chocolate Chip Cookie 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Thank you for this recipe!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-06-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jesse677"},"reviewBody":"Would recommend baking at 335\u00b0 not 350\u00b0 the cookies are very cake like not chewy or dense. Not my favorite recipe but still good, very soft","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-08-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Michelle139"},"reviewBody":"I really love these cookies! Baked at 350 for 10 mins! Just like the recipe says soft but still a little crunch.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-04-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"TOH_Monica"},"reviewBody":" I love this as a base recipe. I swap out a variety of mix-in's for chocolate chips and they always come out delicious.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-04-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dublinlab"},"reviewBody":"This is a very nice cookie. I also added 1\/2 cup chopped dried cherries. I will make these again. Janet. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Cream butter and sugar<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Add dry ingredients<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Bake<\/h3>\n
How to Customize This Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe<\/h2>\n
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For Chewy Cookies<\/h3>\n
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For Thin, Crispy Cookies<\/h3>\n
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For Denser, Doughy Cookies<\/h3>\n
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For Cakey Cookies<\/h3>\n
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For Thin, Crunchy Cookies<\/h3>\n
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For Chewy, Butterscotch-Like Cookies<\/h3>\n
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/h2>\n
How to Freeze Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/h2>\n
How to Freeze Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough<\/h2>\n
Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie Pairings<\/h2>\n
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Tips<\/h2>
How do you make chocolate chip cookies chewy?<\/h3>Many chewy cookie lovers resort to underbaking, but there are other tricks for making perfectly chewy chocolate chip cookies<\/a>. The easiest solution is to swap all-purpose flour for bread flour, which has a higher protein content and makes for chewier cookies. Another option is to replace some of the granulated sugar with an equal amount of brown sugar. \r\n
Why are my chocolate chip cookies flat?<\/h3>There are many reasons why your cookies could be flat<\/a>. One of the most common culprits is a miscalibrated oven. Even if you followed the recipe when setting the oven temperature, use an oven thermometer to double-check that the actual oven temperature matches the temperature you set.
If I can't eat butter, can I use margarine instead?<\/h3>For those who can't eat dairy, you can substitute margarine for butter in almost all baked goods\u2014including chocolate chip cookies\u2014if you chose wisely. Never substitute the tub margarine for butter. Instead, use a high-quality stick margarine that has at least an 80% oil content. With anything lower, the water content will be higher than in butter, which will affect how the cookies react in the oven. (For an easy shortcut, look for margarine that has at least 100 calories per tablespoon.)
How can I soften baked cookies?<\/h3>Even when you work hard to bake the softest cookies, sometimes they don't turn out as you intend. To soften crisp cookies<\/a> or ones that are a bit stale, place the cookies in an airtight container and add a slice or two of fresh bread. Seal it up for a few hours and then give the cookies a nibble\u2014you'll find that the moisture from the bread has moved to the cookies, giving them a softer texture.
\r\nResearch contributed by James Schend<\/a>, Taste Recipes Deputy Editor, Culinary<\/i>","Metadescription":"This classic chocolate chip cookie recipe perfectly balances crispiness and chewiness for the ultimate version of this popular treat.","DigitalHeadnotes":"Everyone has a favorite type of chocolate chip cookie\u2014a little crispy, a little chewy\u2014but they all have to begin with a basic chocolate chip cookie recipe. This is the best place to start! \u2014Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":"Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe","RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.","SequenceNo":2}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":0},{"Name":"Baking Recipes","ID":111650},{"Name":"Cookies","ID":111695}],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes","ID":95898},{"Name":"Chocolate Chip Cookies","ID":94642},{"Name":"Chocolate Dessert Recipes","ID":94646},{"Name":"Cookie Recipes","ID":94654},{"Name":"Desserts","ID":94274},{"Name":"Finger Foods","ID":94282},{"Name":"Quick Chocolate Desserts","ID":95798},{"Name":"Sweet Finger Food Recipes","ID":94866}],"Cuisine":[{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Comfort Food Desserts","ID":89560},{"Name":"Comfort Food Recipes","ID":89540},{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0}],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[{"Name":"Holiday & Celebration Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Super Bowl Party Desserts","ID":104530},{"Name":"Super Bowl Recipes","ID":104522},{"Name":"Tailgating Recipes","ID":104546}],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Chocolate Chip Recipes","ID":100573},{"Name":"Chocolate Cookie Recipes","ID":100549},{"Name":"Chocolate Desserts","ID":100577},{"Name":"Chocolate Recipes","ID":100553}],"Kids":[{"Name":"Kids Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Kids Desserts","ID":92649}],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Kid-Friendly","ID":304347},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Chocolate Chip Cookies","ID":306036},{"Name":"Cookies","ID":306027},{"Name":"Drop Cookies","ID":306042},{"Name":"Edible Gifts","ID":306171},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Bakeware","ID":303971},{"Name":"Sheet Pan","ID":303994},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Birthday","ID":304523},{"Name":"Events & Gatherings","ID":304515},{"Name":"Potluck","ID":304558},{"Name":"Super Bowl","ID":304560},{"Name":"Tailgating","ID":304563},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Baking Chocolate","ID":306983},{"Name":"Chocolate & Cocoa","ID":306980},{"Name":"Chocolate Chips","ID":306989},{"Name":"Semisweet Chocolate Chips","ID":307005},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Desserts","ID":304288},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Baking Breads & Desserts","ID":304158},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":10,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 cookie: 136 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. ","NoOfRatings":5,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/exps191702_THCSS153652B02_17_19b.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/exps191702_THCSS153652B02_17_19b.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":true,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[{"TipType":"Test Kitchen Tips (Q&A)","TipTitle":"","TipText":"Chocolate Chip Cookie Tips<\/h2>
How do you make chocolate chip cookies chewy?<\/h3>Many chewy cookie lovers resort to underbaking, but there are other tricks for making perfectly chewy chocolate chip cookies<\/a>. The easiest solution is to swap all-purpose flour for bread flour, which has a higher protein content and makes for chewier chocolate chip cookies<\/a>. Another option is to replace some of the granulated sugar with an equal amount of brown sugar.
Why are my chocolate chip cookies flat?<\/h3>There are many reasons why your cookies could be flat<\/a>. One of the most common culprits is a miscalibrated oven. Even if you followed the recipe when setting the oven temperature, use an oven thermometer to double-check that the actual oven temperature matches the temperature you set.
If I can't eat butter, can I use margarine instead?<\/h3>For those who can't eat dairy, you can substitute margarine for butter in almost all baked goods\u2014including chocolate chip cookies\u2014if you chose wisely. Never substitute the tub margarine for butter. Instead, use a high-quality stick margarine that has at least an 80% oil content. With anything lower, the water content will be higher than in butter, which will affect how the cookies react in the oven. (For an easy shortcut, look for margarine that has at least 100 calories per tablespoon.)
How can I soften baked cookies?<\/h3>Even when you work hard to bake the softest cookies, sometimes they don't turn out as you intend. To soften crisp cookies<\/a> or ones that are a bit stale, place the cookies in an airtight container and add a slice or two of fresh bread. Seal it up for a few hours and then give the cookies a nibble\u2014you'll find that the moisture from the bread has moved to the cookies, giving them a softer texture.
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