BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies: Soft, Chewy, Dreamy Bites That Steal Hearts

When life hands you butter and sugar, you bake cookies so irresistible even your midnight snack radar will light up like the Fourth of July.

 

BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Picture this: it’s a cozy afternoon, the aroma of fresh-brewed coffee swirling through the air, and there you stand, staring into your pantry, craving the perfect sweet fix. You could raid the chip aisle or risk a trip to the store, but why not whip up a batch of homemade milk chocolate chip cookies that ooze warmth, comfort, and big chewy hugs in every bite?

These cookies are more than just a quick sugar hit. They’re a ritual of self-care, a mini celebration wrapped in golden edges and a soft, pillowy center. With pantry staples—butter, sugar, flour—and a generous scoop of those dreamy milk chocolate chips, you’re minutes away from cookie nirvana.

What really sets these cookies apart is the alchemy of technique and timing. Creaming butter and sugars aerates the dough, giving you those delicate cracks on top. Chilling the dough for an hour lets flavors meld, prevents runaway spreading, and yields the ideal cookie “hug factor.” And baking just until the edges whisper “crispy” while the centers stay slightly under baked means every mouthful is a textural wonder.

Whether you’re a novice baker intimidated by large recipes or a seasoned pro hunting for the ultimate chocolate chip experience, this recipe holds your hand every step of the way. From whisking dry ingredients to that final pat-down of warm dough, we’ll guide you through both the art and the science. Keep your mixer ready, your cookie sheet lined, and your sweet tooth on standby—Lou Lou Girls style is about to turn your kitchen into a cookie wonderland.

By the end of this post, you’ll not only have a foolproof recipe but also a toolbox of kitchen hacks, kid-friendly tasks, variations that invite flavor adventures, and grocery strategies to make stock-ups smarter. Let’s take cookie hour from ordinary to headline news in your home—no fancy gadgets required, just joy, sassy flair, and that unmistakable scent of fresh-baked cookies.

Lisa loves chocolate chip cookies! Not just a little bit but there is a true love going on. She will text me from school and ask me to make cookies. I have tweaked a lot of recipes in the past and thought they were pretty darn good but they don’t compare to this recipe. It’s a keeper! 

 

BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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Ingredients

• 1 stick of butter, softened to room temperature
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt until combined. Set aside.
Using a separate mixing bowl, either with a stand mixer or a hand mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugars on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy and a pale yellow color, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally as needed. Add egg and vanilla, and beat on medium speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Add the dry ingredient mixture, and beat on medium-low speed until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips, until they are evenly combined.
Refrigerate it for 1 hour, or until it is chilled through. Then once the batch of dough is completely chilled, remove it from the refrigerator. Scoop out and roll dough balls that are 1-inch in diameter. Then place the dough balls on a baking sheet that is covered with either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly crispy and the tops of the cookies are very lightly golden. The centers may look slightly under-cooked.
Remove the cookies and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.

 

Calorie Count

This recipe yields roughly 24 cookies. Each cookie clocks in at approximately 130 calories, making them a perfectly portioned indulgence.

 

Nutritional Facts

Nutrient	Amount per Cookie
Calories	130 kcal
Total Fat	6 g
Saturated Fat	3.5 g
Cholesterol	20 mg
Sodium	50 mg
Total Carbohydrate	16 g
Dietary Fiber	0.5 g
Sugars	11 g
Protein	1.5 g

 

 

BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Cooking Tips

• Always measure flour correctly by spooning it into your measuring cup and leveling off with a knife. Too much flour equals cakey cookies, not that perfect chew.
• Room-temperature egg and butter cream together more smoothly than chilled ingredients, resulting in light, airy dough.
• Don’t skip the dough chill. Chilling firms up the butter so cookies spread less, plus flavors deepen over time.
• Scoop dough with a disher or cookie scoop to ensure uniform size. Even baking = predictable batch quality.
• Rotate the baking sheet halfway through bake time to counter hot spots in your oven.
• If you prefer extra melty chips, press a few additional chocolate chips onto the tops of each cookie right after they come out of the oven.
• Use a digital kitchen scale for bulletproof accuracy on butter and flour—your dough will thank you.
• For a crispier cookie, bake for an extra 1–2 minutes; for a chewier center, err on the shorter side of baking time.

BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Recipe Variations

• Double Chocolate Chunk Delight
  Swap ½ cup of flour for unsweetened cocoa powder and replace milk chocolate chips with dark chocolate chunks. You’ll have rich, fudgy pillows of chocolate heaven.
• Nutty Oat Crunch
  Stir in ½ cup old-fashioned oats and ½ cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans. The oats add a hearty chew and the nuts contribute a toasty crunch.
• Peanut Butter Pop
  Replace half the butter with smooth peanut butter. Fold in a handful of mini Reese’s peanut butter cups or swirl in peanut butter chips for sweet-and-salty magic.
• Caramel Sea Salt Swirl
  After baking, immediately press a soft caramel candy into the center of each cookie, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and let cool. Cue the “oh wow” reactions.
• Spiced Autumn Cookies
  Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of ground ginger to the dry ingredients. Fold in white chocolate chips and dried cranberries for a festive twist.
• Gluten-Free Version
  Use a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend in place of all-purpose flour. Add 1 teaspoon xanthan gum if your blend doesn’t already include it. Cookies bake in the same time, just watch for gentle browning.

BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Kid Tips

• Turn cookie rolling into a game: whoever makes the roundest dough ball wins “Cookie Architect of the Day.”
• Let little helpers press chocolate chips into dough balls before baking—perfect for fine motor practice and pride in their creations.
• Provide a tiny pinch of coarse sugar or sprinkles for kids to decorate each dough ball. Snap a photo of the rainbow cookies before popping them into the oven.
• Teach counting by having kids divide dough into four equal portions before scooping smaller balls—mountain of math disguised as fun.
• Have your mini sous-chef smell and taste-test vanilla extract, then guess the aroma notes (hint: sweet, floral, warm).
• After baking, use leftover dough trimmings to form “cookie crumbs” for ice cream sundae toppings—no morsel goes to waste!

Grocery Hacks

• Buy butter in bulk when it goes on sale and freeze extra sticks in labeled, airtight freezer bags. Defrost in the fridge overnight when you’re ready to bake.
• Brown sugar tends to harden; keep it pliable by storing it with a slice of fresh bread or a terracotta brown sugar saver.
• Grab eggs from the bargain bin if they’re close to the sell-by date—they’re still perfect for baking as long as the shell’s intact.
• Stock up on shelf-stable chocolate chips when they’re on sale. They last for months in a cool, dry pantry.
• Keep cornstarch on hand for that dreamy cookie texture—and you can also use it to thicken sauces, make your own powdered sugar, or crisp up chicken in a pinch.
• Watch store flyers for vanilla extract: pure vanilla occasionally goes on discount. A small upgrade in your pantry yields luxury flavor dividends

 

BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

If you’ve ever doubted that simple pantry staples could deliver moments of pure comfort and glee, let these milk chocolate chip cookies prove otherwise. With minimal effort, maximum flavor, and a suite of variations and hacks at your fingertips, you’ll level up your baking game and sweeten every day.

So preheat that oven, let your mixer rip, and get ready for cookies that will vanish faster than you can say “one more bite.” Whether you share them, savor them solo, or gift them with love, these soft, chewy delights are destined to become your go-to indulgence. Happy baking—and even happier tasting!

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