Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

Let’s talk about how easily these homemade chocolate chip cookies can become addictive!

These warm, gooey cookies straight from the oven, with a slight crisp around the edges are purely delicious.

Unlike store-bought ones, these homemade chocolate chip cookies are baked with love, each ingredient carefully chosen to create that perfect balance of sweetness and chewiness.

They’re more than just snacks in my family, they are household favorites!

I enjoy taking a quiet moment with a glass of milk to enjoy a few of these cookies alone or, as a family we indulge together.

Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

The perfect homemade chocolate chip cookie has the perfect balance of chewiness and crispiness.

You have to start with good-quality butter – not margarine.

Adding a slight hint of real vanilla extract for that rich flavor is what gives chocolate chip cookies a depth of flavor.

A mix of brown sugar for that deep molasses taste and cane sugar adds a perfect sweetness.

And don’t forget the eggs – they bind everything together and add moisture.

When baking homemade chocolate chip cookies all-purpose flour works perfectly,

But, don’t be afraid to experiment with freshly milled flour.

I’ve baked these cookies with all-purpose and einkorn, soft-wheat berries, and even bread flour.

Every time they come out delicious!

And the star of the show: the chocolate chips.

I’ve used dark chocolate and milk chocolate but semisweet chocolate chips give my favorite results.

They melt just right and give you that gooey chocolatey texture that makes these cookies delectable.

Creaming the Butter and Sugar

Now, let’s talk technique.

Cream the butter and sugars until they’re light and fluffy, then add in the eggs and vanilla.

Creaming the sugars and butter together first will give you a lighter-textured cookie.

Then gradually mix in the dry ingredients until everything’s just combined.

The final step to making these perfect homemade chocolate chip cookies is mixing in the chocolate chip cookies.

This is the step where I like to give my chocolate chip cookies a boost.

I will usually add in about 1/4 cup flaxseed, 1 cup chopped walnuts, or a 1/4 cup of oatmeal.

Just to give the cookies a boost of nutrition.

This cookie recipe does not require the dough to chill first.

And there you have it – the steps to baking the best batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies!

How to Make Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies from Scratch

No weird additives or preservatives – just good ol’ fashioned ingredients you can pronounce.

And with a recipe this simple even your young children can assist you in the kitchen.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 6 tsp. white cane sugar
• 1/2 cup room temperature butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Tools:

• Stand mixer (you can use a large spoon and mixing bowl if you do not have a stand mixer)
• Baking sheet
• Reusable silicone baking mat or parchment paper
• Spatchular
• Cookie dough scooper

Directions:

Start with preheating the oven to 350 degrees.

In a stand mixer combine butter, brown sugar, cane sugar, and cream using the paddle attachment. (Combine until smooth)

Next, add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well.

Add dry ingredients to the batter. (Flour, baking soda, and salt)

Once the dry ingredients are incorporated in the batter, add in the semisweet chocolate chips.

Once the chocolate chips are mixed in the cookie dough, scoop the cookie dough on the baking sheet.

Bake for 12-13 minutes at 350 degrees.

Allow to cool completely before removing from the baking sheet.

Tips:

Don’t Overmix the Dough: Overmixing can lead to tough cookies. Mix the ingredients until just combined, and avoid overworking the dough. This helps prevent the development of too much gluten, which can result in a dense texture cookie.

Follow the Bake Time Closely: Keep a close eye on your cookies while they’re baking. They can go from perfectly golden brown to overdone in a matter of minutes. Remember, they’ll continue cooking slightly after you take them out of the oven due to residual heat, so it’s okay if they look a little underdone when you pull them out.

FAQ About Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

What is the secret to making the best cookies?

Good quality ingredients. The best cookies are made with real butter, quality chocolate chips, and fresh eggs. Also, finding the perfect balance of flavors and textures. You want your cookies to be soft and chewy on the inside, with just the right amount of crispiness on the edges. And not over or under-baking.

What is the secret to keeping homemade chocolate chip cookies soft?

Proper storage. The best way to keep these cookies soft is to wrap them in plastic wrap. Whether in a container or directly the plastic wrap will keep the cookies from drying out.

What makes chocolate chip cookies too fluffy instead of flat?

Adding too little brown sugar when creaming with butter. The less brown sugar added will give you a “fluffier” cookie.