The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

🍪This recipe creates cookies that are considered the platonic ideal of a chocolate chip cookie.

❄️Chilling the dough for at least 24 hours significantly improves the texture and flavor of the cookies.

🌰Using brown butter instead of regular butter adds a nutty and butterscotchy flavor to the cookies.

🍫Using a mix of different types of chocolate, such as chopped bars and milk chocolate, creates a more complex and delicious cookie.

💡Experimenting with different types of flour, such as bread flour and cake flour, can alter the texture and structure of the cookies.

Do I have to chill the dough for 24 hours?

—Chilling the dough for at least 24 hours is highly recommended as it improves the texture and flavor of the cookies. However, if you're short on time, you can bake the cookies immediately, but the results may not be as optimal.

Can I use regular butter instead of brown butter?

—Yes, you can use regular butter in this recipe. However, using brown butter adds a unique and delicious nutty flavor to the cookies. It's definitely worth trying!

Can I use all-purpose flour instead of bread flour and cake flour?

—Yes, you can substitute all-purpose flour for bread flour and cake flour. However, keep in mind that using bread flour and cake flour creates a more structured and chewy cookie. All-purpose flour will still yield delicious cookies, but the texture may be slightly different.

Can I freeze the cookie dough?

—Yes, you can freeze the cookie dough for future use. Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet and place it in the freezer until the dough is firm. Then transfer the frozen dough balls to a freezer-safe container or bag. Frozen dough can be baked straight from the freezer, adding a few minutes to the baking time.

How long can I keep the cookies?

—The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For extended storage, you can freeze the cookies for up to 3 months. Place them in a freezer-safe container or bag and thaw them at room temperature when ready to enjoy.

01:00This recipe is considered one of the most iconic and delicious chocolate chip cookie recipes.

06:55The cookies have a chewy center, crispy edges, and puddles of chocolate, making them the platonic ideal of a chocolate chip cookie.

08:45Chilling the dough for at least 24 hours improves the texture and flavor of the cookies.

12:01Using brown butter instead of regular butter adds a nutty and butterscotchy flavor to the cookies.

12:35Using a mix of different types of chocolate, such as chopped bars and milk chocolate, creates a more complex and delicious cookie.

12:33Experimenting with different types of flour, such as bread flour and cake flour, can alter the texture and structure of the cookies.