the perfect chocolate chip cookie

(3 ratings)
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 ratings)
yield serving(s)
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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