{"id":"591e187a-584f-4d1d-bd71-e206a18e4e49","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/591e187a-584f-4d1d-bd71-e206a18e4e49","source_url":"https://cloudykitchen.com/blog/perfect-chocolate-chip-cookies/","title":"How to make Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies","description":"This post will teach you how to make perfect chocolate chip cookies from scratch. It is a detailed guide, full of tips and tricks to help you make amazing homemade chocolate chip cookies. This easy chocolate chip cookie recipe makes a great base, so you can customise your chocolate chip cookies as you like!","servings":28,"servings_text":"28","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT2H","image_url":"https://cloudykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_5f3f93c747217-225x225.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"225g Unsalted butter, at room temperature","item":"Unsalted butter","quantity":225,"unit":"g","preparation":"at room temperature"},{"text":"170g Dark Brown or Muscovado Sugar","item":"Dark Brown or Muscovado Sugar","quantity":170,"unit":"g"},{"text":"100g Granulated / White Sugar","item":"Granulated / White Sugar","quantity":100,"unit":"g"},{"text":"50g Raw / Turbinado Sugar","item":"Raw / Turbinado Sugar","quantity":50,"unit":"g"},{"text":"1 large egg (about 50g not including shell)","item":"large egg","quantity":1,"preparation":"about 50g not including shell"},{"text":"1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract","item":"vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"300g All-purpose flour","item":"All-purpose flour","quantity":300,"unit":"g"},{"text":"1/2 tsp baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3g salt (1 tsp kosher or 1/2 tsp table salt)","item":"salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","preparation":"1 tsp kosher or 1/2 tsp table salt"},{"text":"350 g good quality dark chocolate, roughly chopped, plus a little extra for chocolate puddles (see body of post)","item":"good quality dark chocolate, roughly chopped, plus a little extra for chocolate puddles","quantity":350,"unit":"g","preparation":"see body of post"},{"text":"Flaky Sea Salt such as Maldon for finishing","item":"Flaky Sea Salt such as Maldon for finishing"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or with an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugars on high speed for 5 minutes, until pale, and light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix to combine, scraping down the bowl when necessary."},{"number":2,"text":"Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add to the mixing bowl, and mix on low to just combine (you still want a few streaks of flour remaining that will get mixed in when you add the chocolate)."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the chopped chocolate and mix until just incorporated. Remove the bowl from the mixer and give a few mixes by hand using a flexible spatula, to ensure even incorporation of the chocolate."},{"number":4,"text":"Using a 2 Tbsp Cookie scoop, scoop out balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (you can place them close together). If you want big puddles on the top of your cookies, you flatten a ball of dough, press the chocolate onto the top side, then continue as usual and roll it into a ball, which then gives you even chocolate distribution as the cookie bakes."},{"number":5,"text":"If you are not adding additional chocolate, there is no need to re-shape into a ball - you can bake right from the scooped shape. Cover the sheet pan with plastic wrap and chill the dough balls for an hour in the fridge, or up to overnight."},{"number":6,"text":"Toward the end of the chilling process, preheat the oven to 350°f / 180°c. Line 2-3 baking sheets with parchment paper (you can bake these in batches)"},{"number":7,"text":"Arrange 6 cookie dough balls on a baking sheet, leaving room for spreading. Leave the remainder of the dough balls in the fridge."},{"number":8,"text":"Bake for 13-14 minutes, or until lightly golden and beginning to set. Baking time depends on personal preference - if you like them quite soft, bake for 13 mins, if you like them a tiny bit crispy then bake for 14. Remove from the oven, and if desired, use a round cookie cutter slightly larger than the cookie to scoot them into a perfectly round shape."},{"number":9,"text":"Sprinkle liberally with flaky sea salt. Allow to cool on the pan - the cookies will deflate slightly as they cool. Repeat the baking process with the remaining cookies."},{"number":10,"text":"Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:55:19.6045+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:55:19.6045+00:00"}