Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
This classic chocolate chip cookie recipe is easy to make and results in delicious, warm cookies that are perfect for sharing or enjoying with milk.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter (barely melted but not too hot) Make sure it's not too hot to avoid cooking the egg.
- ¾ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Can use half chips and half chunks, or just one type.
- coarse sea salt For sprinkling on top of cookies.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg just until combined.
- Mix the flour mixture into the wet mixture just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Using a large cookie scoop (about 2 rounded tablespoons), drop the dough about 3 inches apart onto the cookie sheet.
Baking
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The cookies should look light brown around the edges and a little underdone in the center.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle each cookie with a little sea salt.
- Allow to sit on the sheet for 10 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.
Notes
These cookies are best served warm. Enjoy them plain, or pair them with a glass of milk or your favorite coffee. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or freeze in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.