This simple Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe is perfect when you are in the mood for some cookies! Chocolate chip cookies are a classic cookie that is great for any occasion. They are delicious, especially right out of the oven!

Recipes for chocolate chip cookies can get pretty complicated. I must admit, it seems like a simple cookie, but it is affected a lot by small variations. I wanted a recipe that was not overly complicated and could be made quickly. Which I think is important when you have a craving for cookies!

There are also lots of different versions of chocolate chip cookies. This recipe makes a cookie that is on the softer side. However, if you want a crispier cookie, just turn the oven temperature up! Makes it easy if you have a crowd that likes different versions. Just make one recipe and bake half at another oven temperature!

I must admit, when I was younger and just starting to bake, I would make chocolate chip cookies all the time. However, since I was in high school, I liked to make things easy and would just buy a cookie mix from the store. I eventually developed this recipe which I like even better!

If you want to take your chocolate chip cookies up a notch, you could always add them to ice cream. Or make larger cookies and make your own cookie ice cream sandwiches! Another option is to make them fancier by dipping half of them in chocolate. There are a lot of possibilities!

You can find a Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe below. The high-altitude recipe right below, and the sea level recipe at the bottom. I hope you enjoy! Be sure to leave a comment if you try out the recipe or have any questions!

High Altitude Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

A classic cookie recipe that is great for any occasion! Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

5 from 1 vote

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Equipment

• baking sheets
• parchment paper
• 1 1/2 tbsp Cookie Scoop (optional)
• Spatula

Ingredients

  

• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar minus 1 tbsp
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup butter (softened)
• 2 1/2 cups flour plus 2 tbsp
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350F. If you want a crispier cookie then set the oven to 375F.
• Crack the eggs in a small bowl and set aside.
• Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a small mixing bowl add the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Mix with a fork until incorporated.
• In your mixing bowl add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter. You can leave the butter out at room temperature or microwave it for a few seconds.
• Mix the butter and sugars together for about a minute until light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl and mix for another minute or two.
• Add the eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture. Mix until incorporated, then scrape the sides of the bowl. Mix again for about 30 seconds until the mixture is uniform.
• Add in half of the flour mixture, mix until incorporated. Repeat.
• Add in the chocolate chips. Mix until just incorporated.
• Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, place 12 scoops of dough on a baking sheet. Try to make the dough round if you can so the cookie will come out close to a circle.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes. Then let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1-2 minutes.
• Use a spatula to transfer the cookies to a cooking rack. Let them cool completely.
• Store in an airtight container. They will stay good for about 7 days at room temperature and 3 months in the freezer.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

A classic cookie recipe that is great for any occasion! Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

5 from 1 vote

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Equipment

• baking sheets
• parchment paper
• 1 1/2 tbsp Cookie Scoop (optional)
• Spatula

Ingredients

  

• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup butter (softened)
• 2 1/2 cups flour plus
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350F. If you want a crispier cookie then set the oven to 375F.
• Crack the eggs in a small bowl and set aside.
• Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a small mixing bowl add the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Mix with a fork until incorporated.
• In your mixing bowl add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter. You can leave the butter out at room temperature or microwave it for a few seconds.
• Mix the butter and sugars together for about a minute until light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl and mix for another minute or two.
• Add the eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture. Mix until incorporated, then scrape the sides of the bowl. Mix again for about 30 seconds until the mixture is uniform.
• Add in half of the flour mixture, mix until incorporated. Repeat.
• Add in the chocolate chips. Mix until just incorporated.
• Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, place 12 scoops of dough on a baking sheet. Try to make the dough round if you can so the cookie will come out close to a circle.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes. Then let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1-2 minutes.
• Use a spatula to transfer the cookies to a cooking rack. Let them cool completely.
• Store in an airtight container. They will stay good for about 7 days at room temperature and 3 months in the freezer.