Perfect Cookies
These Perfect Cookies are chewy, golden, and packed with melty chocolate. Easy to make with pantry basics, they’re perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use unsalted to better control salt; can substitute with salted butter and reduce added salt to a pinch.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed For deeper flavor, increase brown sugar and decrease granulated sugar.
- 2 large eggs Beat in one at a time for best incorporation.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Don't skimp on good quality vanilla.
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute 1 cup with white whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional) Use as desired for customization.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth, about 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips or nuts gently.
- If dough is too soft, chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until lightly browned around the edges; centers should look soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For ultra-chewy cookies, slightly underbake. Store baked cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft.