the perfect chocolate chip cookie

★★★★★ 3
a recipe by
Courtney Teasley
Rocklin, CA

I found this recipe for thick and chewy chocolate chip cookies from the "Got Milk?" cookie book. Every time I bake these cookies for my friends or co-workers they are gone within minutes. This truly is the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe. The secret to a thicker cookie is using half the amount of butter. I also like a softer cookie, so I always bake these for about 8 minutes instead of 10 to 12 like the recipe calls for. Enjoy!

★★★★★ 3
serves Makes 2 dozen cookies
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For the perfect chocolate chip cookie

  • 1/2 stick
    butter, unsalted, softened
  • 6 Tbsp
    granulated sugar
  • 6 Tbsp
    brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1 c
    plus 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 c
    chocolate chunks or chips
  • 1 c
    nuts (optional)

How To Make the perfect chocolate chip cookie

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • 2
    In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugars, salt, and vanilla until well combined. Beat in the egg. Scrape down the bowl using a rubber spatula and beat for a few more seconds.
  • 3
    In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed just until absorbed. Combine the chocolate chunks and nuts in a small bowl and stir into the dough.
  • 4
    Shape the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and drop them about 3 inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let sit for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

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