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There is something magical about this classic chocolate chip cookie recipe. This treat pairs wonderfully with a cold glass of milk, melts in your mouth, and fills your house with an amazing aroma. This recipe delivers everything you could ever want in a classic chocolate chip cookie. It has a chewy center, crisp edges, and the ultimate buttery richness.

This recipe comes together quickly. Some recipes call for butter to be set out and come to room temperature, meaning you have to plan ahead. This classic chocolate chip cookie recipe uses melted butter, allowing you to just mix and bake on a whim. This means spontaneous cookie cravings can be satisfied in no time.

One important tip – do NOT overbake! These cookies should look slightly underdone when they are removed from the oven. They will continue to bake as they sit on the cookie sheet for the first few minutes that they are out of the oven. This allows them to form perfectly chewy centers without drying out.

If you are like me, meal prepping is one of my best friends. I love only getting my kitchen dirty once, but having many meals (or treats) come out of that one session. With this recipe, you can roll and freeze the cookie dough and bake it whenever the craving strikes. Just let the cookie dough thaw before baking and you are good to go! Another option is to bake the cookies and freeze them once they are baked. This is my favorite option. These cookies can be kept in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months (if they last that long).

Why you will love this recipe

• Simple and foolproof – This recipe uses basic pantry ingredients and delivers consistent results.
• No waiting, just baking – This recipe does not call for the butter to be set out at room temperature or for the dough to be chilled. All you have to do is mix and bake!
• Crispy edges and chewy center – This classic chocolate chip cookie recipe yields cookies with slightly crispy edges while staying soft in the middle, making every bite irresistible!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

How to make this classic chocolate chip cookie recipe

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Melt the butter either in the microwave or on the stove and add it to your bowl.
• Add in the brown sugar and granulated sugar and mix until combined.

• Add in the egg, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix until combined.

• Add in the all-purpose flour and mix until the dough comes together.

• Fold in the chocolate chips.
• Scoop out the dough into 12 cookies.

• Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the cookie starts to brown.

• Remove promptly and let the cookies cool.

Storage instructions

• These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
• These cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

More delicious cookie recipes

• Leftover frosting cookies
• Valentine’s Day cookies
• Snickerdoodle cookies