This is the ultimate recipe for chocolate chip cookies! No strange components, no waiting period, etc. Just a basic chocolate chip cookie that is incredibly tasty, doughy but still fully cooked, and always turns out flawlessly!
These are the greatest soft chocolate chip cookies you’ve ever tried thanks to a few tips I have. This chocolate chip cookie recipe has received hundreds of great ratings from bakers all over the world, so I’m sure you’ll love it too. Cornstarch gives the cookies more thickness and softness, and it’s essential to chill the cookie dough!
Why is this recipe for chocolate chip cookies the best? These cookies are elevated to a whole new level by the browned butter addition. It gives them a chewy middle with crunchy edges while maintaining a traditional cookie flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
- Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.