These are the best chocolate chip cookies you'll ever have!

Matt Jenner

Contributing Writer

Chocolate chip cookies are one of the most popular and beloved desserts in the U.S. This recipe will help you prepare delicious chocolate chip cookies from scratch in your kitchen. They're slightly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and filled with plenty of semisweet chocolate chips. They're over-the-top delicious for kids and adults of all ages.

Although many ways exist to make chocolate chip cookies, including adding ingredients such as chopped walnuts or chopped pecans, this recipe is for purists. These cookies provide a winning taste sensation for birthday parties, get-togethers and afternoon treats. Place a large scoop of ice cream between two cookies for a delicious ice cream sandwich.

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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup white sugar

1 cup brown sugar, packed

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking soda

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350 F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray, and set it aside.

In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter.

With the mixer on, gradually add the white sugar followed by the brown sugar, and cream until smooth.

Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.

Add the eggs one at a time, constantly mixing.

Add the vanilla extract, and stir.

In a bowl, combine the baking soda and flour.

Gradually add the flour to the batter, and mix until the dough is fully formed and all the flour has been absorbed.

Stir in the chocolate chips.

Dip a medium ice cream scoop into the dough and drop each ball onto the baking sheet. Leave 2 inches between cookies.

Place the baking sheet in the oven, and allow to cook until the cookies have formed and the edges are slightly browned, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Remove from the oven. and allow to cool on a baking rack, about 5 to 10 minutes.

Place the cookies on a large serving platter, and serve warm.

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