The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Ingredients

• 3.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1.25 teaspoons baking soda
• 1.25 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 1.25 cups white sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside for later use.
2. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat butter and sugars on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, scraping the bowl as needed. Beat for an additional 3 minutes, then add vanilla and beat for 10 seconds.
3. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually incorporate the flour mixture until just combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips to avoid overmixing.
4. Scoop 1 1/2-inch balls of dough and place them 3 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze the dough for 15 minutes to prevent spreading during baking.
5. While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C).
6. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until the edges are golden brown and the centers are slightly gooey, about 8 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 4 to 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

• Calories: 159 kcal
• Fat Content: 10 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 16 g
• Sodium Content: 151 mg
• Protein Content: 1 g
• Cholesterol Content: 27 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 19 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g