Rachel's Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

4.88 from 72 votes

Our Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfectly soft and buttery and so easy to make. This is the only chocolate chip cookie recipe you'll ever need!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chocolate Chip Cookies

Servings: cookies

Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together 1 cup salted butter, 1 cup dark brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Be sure to mix the full amount of time for the best texture.
Add in 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt across the top of the mixture and add 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. Mix on low speed just until the final specks of flour disappear.
Using a spatula or wooden spoon, stir in 2 cups chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, gently roll into balls with your hands, and place on the prepared baking sheets, spacing 12 cookies per sheet.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are ever so lightly kissed with golden brown. Do not overbake.
Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container. Cookies stay fresh for 3 to 5 days.
To freeze, shape into balls and freeze on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag for long term storage, up to 3 months. When ready to bake, place cookie dough onto baking sheet and let thaw while oven preheats. Bake approximately 12 to 15 minutes.