Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

This chocolate chip cookie recipe delivers bakery-style cookies with golden, crisp edges and soft, chewy centers. Every bite is filled with rich chocolate and warm, buttery sweetness perfect for weekday baking, parties, or anytime you’re craving a classic treat.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons hot water
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with both sugars until creamy and well combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, then blend in the vanilla.
Dissolve the baking soda in hot water, then stir it into the batter along with the salt.
Mix in the flour, followed by the chocolate chips and walnuts, until a soft dough forms.
Scoop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 48
Yield: 48 cookies