Back when I started blogging in February, my first post was for chocolate chip cookies. I am sure most of you did not see it unless you happen to be my Mom. Anyway- in that first blog post, I thought I had it all figured out when it came to Chocolate Chip cookies. In fact- that was one of the few recipes that I thought I had perfected. I was SO wrong. There is no way those were anything close to the perfect chocolate chip cookies because THESE are. They so are. They have the perfect taste, consistency and look. They are chewy, the edges are crispy, they are melt-in-your-mouth. Everyone that tasted one was amazed they were homemade…the list goes on and on. These are simply the best. This recipe has definitely made the rounds on the food blogs. And though chances are you’ve seen it, it is too good not share in case you haven’t.
This recipe uses melted butter which sounded so wrong to me at first! I always thought the key to good Chocolate Chippers was to use perfectly room temperature butter. In fact- when people used to ask me my secret I always just told them room temperature butter was it! Well- I stand corrected- and from now on this will always be my go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe. They are just that good.
Ingredients Instructions
http://www.the-baker-chick.com/2011/05/30/the-perfect-chocolate-chip-cookies/
Source: Baking Illustrated
Best cookies ever. Thank you!
Can’t wait to try these this morning! One question though: the 12 tbs of butter, are those twelve in solid form, or already melted? I can imagine it makes a lot of difference! As I read it the tbs should be measured and then melted…
I’m guessing it’s the same either way- but I always measure out 12 solid tablespoons and then melt. :) Good luck!
Just made them, gambling on 12 solid butter tbspoons and they are GORGEOUS!!!! On Slimming World though, so half the dough is in the freezer, as are 4 baked cups and leftover icing ;-) Wee ones were equally happy: it is a stayer.
Some pics of the baking session with my youngest: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151500347663104.1073741827.684208103&type=1&l=94a6ef5831
Mine turned out too puffy, instead of ooey and melty like the picture. The dough seemed a bit dry, so maybe my flour was off. How do I remedy this in the future? Add water, or butter? Thanks!
I’ll still eat them, I’d sure they are delicious.
Hey Kali!
Is there any chance you used too much flour? I’ve made these dozens of time and they’re always pretty consistent. Did you use a stick and a half of butter as well? Sometimes the 12 tablespoon measurement is confusing. :)
These are amazing!! My boyfriend ate all of them in 2 days haha I sifted the dry ingredients and it turned out to be both cakey and gooey— very interesting.
Yay! I also love these- glad they turned out well for you :)
I just tried your recipe and my cookies came out perfectly! Thank you! I have been chocolate chip cookie-challenged my whole life. :-)
We have the same perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe! Too awesome. They’re amazing, no? :)
I’m honestly hungry right now after reading your post and staring (or drooling) at your photos!!
By the way, I love your layout ^^
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I’m definitely going to try this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing it! <3
hey I tried this recipe and it was so delicious. I posted a picture when I made them and a link to your recipe. I’d love for you to check it out. thanks for all the great recipes.
kathryn
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Oh, mais ils sont parfaits ces cookies!….. J’adore !
Oooh these looks great so chewy! I’ve never done it with melted butter either. Can’t wait to try it!
I just made two batches and each tasted like Shortbread cookies with chocolate chips. I’m not really a fan but it was very soft and chewy. baked really well and was easy to make
LOVE LOVE LOVE! I will be trying this recipe tonight. yum
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Audra–it just dawned on me that I put in too much butter, apparently math was too much for me. Now I am excited to try them again. Thanks!
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Kate- So sorry to hear that they didn’t turn out quite right.
It is hard for me to know exactly what went wrong your time around.
Something like the cookies spreading too much sounds like an issue of there being too much melted butter in relation to the dry ingredients. If you followed the recipe though, it could have to do with climate or your specific oven.
Sorry if that wasn’t at all insightful, try it again and see if the results change for you!
Any suggestions as to why these cookies spread and spread? I liked the flavor very well, but looked nothing like yours. I even chilled a batch and they still spread.
I just want to let you know that I feel like I can completely relate to you! I’m also an actress living in NYC (www.kayleblogna.com) and I looove cooking and baking, and blogging about it as well (http://cookingactress.blogspot.com/). I love your blog, this all looks amazing and I just wanted to say hi to a kindred spirit!! (And I completely agree with you on your “favorite foodies”! Those are some of my favorites too!)
Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing.
I saw this recipe on SmittenKitchen a couple years ago and it is delicious. It’s one of my go to recipes for sure. Yum.
CONGRATS on the top 9! These really do look perfect!
Keep recipe as is but when melting the butter, keep going till it begins to turn brown. It should start smelling nutty and toffee like. This is called Brown Butter Chocolate Chip cookie.
This is my favorite!
Linda Cook
We just found your blog through Foodbuzz and love it! These cookies look amazing!
Just how I like them: thick and chewy! Congrats on top 9!
They certainly look perfect! Love the picture and congrats on the Top 9 again! Way to go! :)
Another chocolate chip cookie recipe to add to my collection…yes!! Thank you! :) The photo up there looks amazing… I wish I could pick a few cookies right off the screen.
Cookies… yum!
These look silly delicious! Bookmarked to try asap!
New to your blog; happy I found you!
Mary xo
Delightful Bitefuls
@Maureen- (Mom) 1-I think salted butter is OK- but it is adding much more salt than the small amount I sprinkled on top. It also may slightly change the consistency so I’d go with unsalted if possible.
2-It is weird that your recipe is so similar but turned out differently. Even though they seem so close- sometimes just a slight difference really changes everything. So try this one and report back!
3-I think the twist/break off of the dough is only for the look of it. It helps the top look crinkly and imperfect! :)
Well they do look perfect! Guess I’d better get baking.
These look absolutely Perfect!! I would give anything for a fresh out of the oven cookie, right now!
First of all, Mom will always read your blog, so you can count on that. Secondly, I’m a little mystified because my ‘perfect’ recipe is so similar, yet different. Help me figure this out. Mine calls for 2c flour only, yet adds 1T vanilla (vs. your 2tsp.). Also, my recipe says to bake for 15-17 minutes, and I needed the full 17 minutes. When I added the 1/2 tsp. of cream of tartar, the dough seemed dryer (but the cookies looked AMAZING with lots of cracks on top and tasted equally amazing – at least for the first day). What is your expert opinion? Would these changes make a huge difference in the outcome? Do you think your success is due to the breaking in half and ‘folding’ technique? One more question – how important is the unsalted butter, especially since you’re sprinkling with salt at the end?
These look so great! I am pretty religious towards my chocolate chip recipe, but I may need to branch out and try this one. :)
these look soooo good and i would totally go and make them right now if it wasn’t for the fact that i just consumed like half a jar of nutella :(
Those cookies look so yummy! Just started reading your blog and you just make me want to bake 24/7! I will definitely try out this chocolate chip cookies recipe. My chocolate chip cookies are so far from perfect, though I never discriminate against chocolate chip cookies of any kind. ^_^
I never get sick of trying new chocolate chip cookies recipes, because really even a “bad” chocolate chip cookie is better then no chocolate chip cookies! These look perfect!
I’ve made these, too!!! SO good! And I feel the same way about my blog for about the first 3 months…I think I was the only reader :) At least you had your mom!
mmmm..chocolate chip cookies:)) I just woke up and drinking my morning coffee and just wish I could eat these right now!!! I love it!!! Awesome photos too!!!Have a great Monday sweetie!
Melted butter?! Huh. I must try this! I love playing around with chocolate chip cookie recipes.
Sam- Yes- try them out and let me know the verdict :)
To truly claim that I would love to try these out against those made by a first hand at APT. Every tech about 12 dozen cookies appeared. By the end of the night not a crumb remains. But she guards her secrets like a mother lion!