The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Name: The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 5 tablespoons butter flavor shortening; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 eggs, room temperature; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate or 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped into chunks; 5 ounces dark chocolate chips

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
5 tablespoons butter flavor shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate or 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped into chunks
5 ounces dark chocolate chips

1
Sift flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt into a medium bowl.
2
Mix well and set aside.
3
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and shortening on low speed for 3 minutes.
4
Add granulated sugar and beat for 2 minutes.
5
Add light brown sugar and beat for an additional 2 minutes.
6
Blend in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
7
Mix in vanilla extract.
8
On low speed, gradually add dry ingredients in 3 batches.
9
Fold in chocolate chunks and/or chocolate chips.
10
Refrigerate batter for at least 2 hours.
11
Scoop onto ungreased cookie sheets.
12
Bake for 7-9 minutes in a preheated 325 degree oven.
13
Cool on cookie sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to cooling racks.
14
Enjoy!

1848

kcal

Calories

Fat

229

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar, ¾ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

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