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A plate and cooling rack of freshly baked, golden-brown chocolate chip cookies. The text "World's Greatest Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe" is overlaid.

World’s Greatest Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Indulge in these classic, chewy chocolate chip cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dairy & Baking
  • 0.75 cup Salted Butter
  • 0.75 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla
  • 1 Egg Egg
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt (table salt can be used in the same measurement)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 11.5 ounces Milk Chocolate Chips
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Walnuts (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
  2. Add egg and vanilla, then mix until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
  4. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).
  5. Drop spoonfuls onto baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring.