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Classic Crispy Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is my go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe—classic, chewy, and packed with chocolate. I tested a lot of versions before landing on this one, and it consistently delivers rich flavor, a soft center, and just the right amount of crisp on the edges. The dough freezes well, so you can bake them off when the craving hits.
Servings: 18 cookies
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Ingredients 

  • 444 g all-purpose flour, 3 ½ cups
  • 1.25 tsp baking soda
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 283.75 g unsalted butter, softened (1 ¼ cups, or 2 ½ sticks)
  • 250 g light brown sugar, 1 ¼ cups, packed
  • 225 g granulated sugar, 1 cup + 2 tbsp
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 300 g chocolate, chopped or pulsed (~1 ¾ cups)
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)

Instructions 

  • Combine the softened (not melted) butter and sugars in a stand mixer. Cream on medium-high speed for 5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
    283.75 g unsalted butter, 250 g light brown sugar, 225 g granulated sugar
  • Pulse or chop the chocolate into small ¼–½" pieces and set aside.
    300 g chocolate
  • Add the eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes, until fully incorporated.
    2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir on low speed until just combined—do not overmix.
    444 g all-purpose flour, 1.25 tsp baking soda, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • Add the chopped chocolate and mix on low speed until evenly distributed.
  • Scoop the dough using a 2” cookie scoop (medium size). Place the scooped cookie dough on a parchment lined sheet tray. The recipe should yield 18 cookies.
  • Freeze the portioned dough for at least 24 hours.
  • When ready to bake, place the cookies on a parchment lined sheet tray, with at least 2” in between each cookie and the edge of the pan. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
  • Bang the pan to flatten slightly, then bake for another 2 minutes.
  • Repeat the bang + 2-minute bake once more. Final bake time: 14 minutes total.
  • Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
    Flaky sea salt
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