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Cooks Illustrated Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are the ultimate treat! Perfectly chewy on the inside and crispy on the edges, they're a must-bake for any cookie lover.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 14 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Set aside.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, melt 10 tablespoons of unsalted butter and let it cool slightly.
  4. Step 4: Add dark brown sugar and granulated sugar to the melted butter; mix until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Stir in salt, vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk until fully incorporated.
  6. Step 6: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Step 7: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips using a spatula.
  8. Step 8: Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (optional).
  9. Step 9: Scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  10. Step 10: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
  • Measure flour correctly to avoid dense cookies.
  • Don’t overbake; cookies continue to cook on the sheet.