My favorite cookie of all time is chocolate chip cookies. They are baked until golden, crispy around the edges, and soft in the center.

Over the years, I have worked to perfect my chocolate chip cookie. The key to making a good cookie is good quality simple ingredients. Check out my post, Tips for Making The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies. Your cookies will come out amazing every time.

The batter for these cookies is great as a basic batter for other cookies. You can substitute chocolate chips for M&Ms or Reese’s Pieces. I enjoy swapping the chocolate chips and walnuts for white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts.

Incredible Chocolate Chip Cookies

Why are Chocolate Chip Cookies more than just a dessert?

To me, it is the ultimate comfort food that brings a sense of joy. It reminds me of my childhood and special occasions created by my family. It is a dessert that my grown children still request when coming for a visit.

This recipe is what my family and friends always request. I refer to them as friendship cookies. Why? These cookies are a social food. Chocolate chip cookies are often a great dessert to share with my friends and family. It is a great way to connect with others and build relationships.

I bake these cookies with lots of love. They are delicious and satisfying treats to share. People of all ages, from young children to seniors, enjoy these cookies.

These cookies are a versatile dessert that everyone can enjoy. Be sure to include them in your next family gathering!

If you get a batch of these cookies from me, it is probably because you are special to me.

Step-By-Step Guide: The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1/3 cup of oats (not instant) 1/3 cup should be after you grind the oats in a blender, Nutribullet, or food processor.
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
1 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract No imitation vanilla. Use a good quality vanilla extract.
2 large eggs
1 Cup Salted Butter (not substitution) (Two Sticks Softened)
3/4 Cup Granulated White Sugar
3/4 Cup Light Packed Brown Sugar
2 1/2 Cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Use good chocolate chips such as Ghirardelli
1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts (Optional)

1. Preheat the Oven to 375 degrees.

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Cream together butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

In a large mixing bowl (I use my KitchenAid Mixer), cream butter, granulated white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until creamy.

Add eggs one at a time into the mixture and mix until all ingredients are creamy.

3. Cookie Dough

Add flour, salt, and baking soda slowly with your mixer. I like to use a large spoon to add a little at a time.

In a food processor, grind the oats into a powder. Then add to the cookie mixture.

4. Adding the good stuff!

Set your mixer speed to medium. Add in chopped nuts and mix (optional).

Stir in chocolate chips and mix until they are distributed throughout the cookie mixture. Do not over-mix, as over-mixing can make your dough tough.

5. Baking

Cookie Scoop for even size chocolate chip cookies

Using a medium-sized cookie scoop or spoon, drop a rounded tablespoon of cookie mixture onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a cookie scoop will produce cookies of the same size.

Bake for 9-12 minutes (depending on your oven) or until golden brown.

Cool on a baking sheet for 3 minutes and remove to wire racks or plate to thoroughly cool.

Cookies can be stored in airtight containers. They can also be made ahead and stored in the freezer. Remove them 1/2 hour before serving to thaw.

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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

A family favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. It's always a hit among family and friends. It's always my go to recipe for a quick dessert too. My secret ingredient in this cookie is Oats! Believe me, it does not taste like an oatmeal cookie. It's a yummy Chocolate Chip Cookie.

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Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 4 Dozen

Ingredients

2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1/3 Cup Oats (not instant) 1/3 Cup should be after you grind the oats in a blender, Nutribullet or food processor.
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
1 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract No imitation vanilla. Use a good quality vanilla extract.
2 large eggs
1 Cup Salted Butter (not substitution) (Two Sticks Soften)
3/4 Cup Granulated White Sugar
3/4 Cup Light Packed Brown Sugar
2 1/2 Cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Use good chocolate chips such as GhiGhirardelli
1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts (Optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375° F.
Line the baking sheet pans with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl (I use my KitchenAid Mixer), cream butter, granulated white sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until creamy.
Add eggs to the mixture and mix until all ingredients are creamy.
Add flour, salt and baking soda.
In a food processor grind the oats to a powder. Then add to the cookie mixture.
Stir in chocolate chips and mix until all are distributed into the cookie mixture. Do not over mix.
Stir in chopped nuts and mix (optional).
Using a medium size cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoon of cookie mixture onto the parchment paper lined baking sheet. Using a cookie scoop will produce cookies of the same size.
Bake for 9-12 minutes (depending on your oven) or until golden brown.
Cool on baking sheet for 3 minutes and remove to wire racks or plate to thoroughly cool.
Cookies can be stored in air tight containers. Cookies can also be made ahead and store in the freezer. Remove 1/2 hour before serving to thaw.

Chocolate Chip Cookies: More Than Just a Dessert

Incredible Chocolate Chip Cookies