Baking Dessert

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Name: Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly; 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar; 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar; 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 1/2 cups (270g) chocolate chips

Soft, chewy centers with crisp golden edges — the only chocolate chip cookie recipe you'll ever need.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 35 min Makes: 24 cookies ★★★★★ 4.9 (624 ratings)

Classic chocolate chip cookies stacked on a plate

Ingredients

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups (270g) chocolate chips

Instructions

1
Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in egg, yolk, and vanilla.
2
Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
3
Chill dough 30 minutes (or up to 3 days for deeper flavor).
4
Scoop 2-tablespoon balls onto parchment-lined sheets. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
5
Cool 5 minutes on the tray, then transfer to a wire rack. The centers finish setting as they cool.

Pro tip: Pull the cookies out when the edges are golden but the centers still look slightly underbaked — they'll stay soft and chewy.