Everyone claims to have THE recipe for the perfect chocolate chip cookies. So, I’ll just say these thick, soft, chewy, chips laden dudes are my #1 favs!
How many times have you read a blog post that claims to have the recipe for the perfect chocolate chip cookies? I’ve read tons. I don’t know if there is actually oneperfect recipe. What I do know is, as of right now, these are my most favorite chocolate chip cookies in the whole world. They’re thick, soft, and wonderfully chewy and have lots of chocolate chips. That’s what I want most in my chocolate chip cookie.
Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
Everyone claims to have THE recipe for the perfect chocolate chip cookies. So, I'll just say these thick, soft, chewy, chips laden dudes are my #1 favs!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time14 mins
Total Time34 mins
Servings: 24 Cookies
Ingredients
- 2/3 Cup Unsalted Butter at Room Temperature
- 2/3 Cup Butter Flavored Shortening
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar Packed
- 2 Eggs Large
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 3 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 2 Cups Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 Cup Pecans Chopped-Optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Stir the pecans and chocolate chips. Using a large cookie scoop, scoop dough onto a silpat lined cookie sheet.
- Bake 14-16 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the centers are set. Don't overbake. Cool 5 minutes before removing cookies to cooling rack.
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elizabeth says
July 26, 2010 at 9:37 pmThese look so delicious! I want to eat them right up!
eatsweetordiebitter.com says
June 13, 2010 at 3:05 pmYou can never go wrong with chocolate chip cookies! These look great, and think and chewy are the best! Thanks for the recipe.
Barbara Bakes says
June 13, 2010 at 4:43 amI'm always up for trying another “best” chocolate chip cookie too. They sound scrumptious.
Linda www.mykindofcooking.com says
June 11, 2010 at 8:22 pmI love chewy cookies! Your pictures are fantastic and make this recipe hard to resist.
Cathy says
June 11, 2010 at 4:54 pmThis is just the way I like my chocolate chip cookies. It's the chewy center I go for.
Miss Meat and Potatoes says
June 11, 2010 at 3:21 pmI so agree with you. How many names are there for the 'perfect' chocolate chip cookies? There's the 'world's best', the blue ribbon', even 'grandma's top secret…' and just as you said they very rarely measure up to their title.
The funny thing is, years ago I became obsessed with finding/creating what I thought was the perfect choc chip cookie and after doing so kept it to myself out of selfishness. I'll be damned if it isn't the exact same recipe! All that work and I could've just checked all recipes:) I believe the key is the two eggs – gives that chewiness in the center while the use of both shortening and butter ensures a better texture too. Oh well – no need to keep mine a secret anymore!
Thanks for sharing – your blog is absolutely gorgeous!
TKW says
June 10, 2010 at 10:02 pmYou had me at cookie.
Sippity Sup says
June 10, 2010 at 5:23 pmThey certainly look perfect to me. So I deem the perfect chocolate chip cookie! GREG
E says
June 10, 2010 at 5:08 pmIf I were stranded on a deserted island and could only have one food it would be chocolate chip cookies.
Yours looks like chewy chocolatey deliciousness!
laurenslittlekitchen.com says
June 10, 2010 at 4:40 pmHey! First time commenting! These look great… amazing how many recipes there can be for one awesome cookie!
Wondering, why butter-flavored shortening and not all butter? And what kind would you use?
Now I want a cookie, and it's only 9:30 in Los Angeles! I should probably just concentrate on finishing my coffee!!
— Lauren, Lauren's Little Kitchen
Linn says
June 10, 2010 at 4:04 pmMm, chocolate chip cookies. I would not say now to one of those right now! Sounds super yummy.
Lindsay @ http://pancakesnpajamas.blogspot.com/ says
June 10, 2010 at 2:43 pmI need to try these! I'm always game for a wonderful choco chip cookie! They're my fave.
The Cilantropist says
June 10, 2010 at 6:55 amI couldn't agree with you more: thick and chewy is the way to go for a winning chocolate chip cookie! Congrats on Foodbuzz Top 9! 🙂
Healthy and Homemade says
June 10, 2010 at 6:37 amI like it!! Some really are better than others, and this recipe looks like one of the better ones out there! Next time we're in the mood for cookies I'll give these a shot ^_^
Norm says
June 10, 2010 at 6:09 amamazing images!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bonnie says
June 10, 2010 at 2:56 amI never met a chocolate chip I didn't like. (Some are better than others, but I never pass one up). These are so pretty and thick.
Chef Dennis says
June 10, 2010 at 1:41 amI'll take a plateful please!! they look sooooo good!
Sarah says
June 10, 2010 at 1:05 amthey look perfect!
Cinnamon-Girl says
June 9, 2010 at 11:43 pmThese are some of the thickest chocolate chip cookies I've seen! There is no choice but to love them!
Rosabela says
June 9, 2010 at 10:31 pmOh my! That's how I love my choc chip cookies as well!! Just one question about the cookies, though … Do they remain soft days after they are baked? If so, then you really have posted the perfect recipe for CCC's. 🙂
grace says
June 9, 2010 at 10:29 pmif the blog world is any indication, there are no less than 10383 recipes for the perfect chocolate chip cookie. 🙂
Cristie says
June 9, 2010 at 10:15 pmYour discription of your favorite chocolate chip cookie is exactly the same as how I would describe mine! Not all chocolate chip cookies are created equal. Yours look wonderful. Love the picture of the single on the lovely white dish. I'll be giving your recipe a try 🙂
Chris says
June 9, 2010 at 9:49 pmThose also look like the perfect cookies for making an ice cream sandwich, nice and thick.
lisa says
June 9, 2010 at 9:35 pmI think it's possible that every chocolate chip cookie is the perfect one at one time or another! And, I like trying every recipe I see for them. Yours sound great with pecans!
msmeanie says
June 9, 2010 at 7:38 pmI have seen this recipe on Allrecipes and it does look very good. They look super chewy and buttery.
Same Sweet Girl: Memoir of a Southern Belle says
June 9, 2010 at 6:17 pmThanks for visiting my blog!! I'm glad I found YOURS! Yum!! I am going to love reading your posts! 🙂
**I think Jillian's 30 day Shred is pretty hard but the Boost Metabolism one is not too bad.
Barbara says
June 9, 2010 at 4:49 pmAll I can say, Kathleen, is that we will no doubt spend the rest of our cooking days looking for the perfect recipe. The last one I heard about was in Keller's Ad Hoc. Still haven't tried it though. My old standby is exactly like yours.
Monet says
June 9, 2010 at 2:58 pmPerfect…so thick and chewy! I love chocolate chip cookies, and I'm always excited to see a new recipe.
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Erin says
June 9, 2010 at 1:48 pmI bet I would love these because they look so thick! Mine always come out super thin! Is there a trick?
Ana Powell says
June 9, 2010 at 1:08 pmWhat a gorgeous and delicious description you made of your chocolate chips cookies.
I must admit, they look fantastic.
Great post ?
Rambling Tart says
June 9, 2010 at 6:09 amOh so fabulous, Kathleen. 🙂 I'm in such a cookie mood these days: peanut butter, chocolate chip and tomorrow I'm making shortbread. These look wonderfully thick and chewy. 🙂
bellini valli says
June 9, 2010 at 5:16 amI must remember not to visit your blog late at night…now I have the munchies and cravings for some chocolate chips.
Lindsey says
June 9, 2010 at 4:31 amThese look so delicious! You should make them for your daughter 🙂
All I can say is these are the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever had! Other people may think this is just an ordinary cookie… but as a connoisseur of cookies.. these is one of the best I have ever had 🙂
elra says
June 9, 2010 at 4:05 amI always like this classic cookies. I always try to eat it at least once a week, hmm is that too much?
Bridgett says
June 9, 2010 at 3:23 amI am always up for trying a new chocolate chip recipe!
scrambledhenfruit says
June 9, 2010 at 2:54 amI'm a thick and chewy chocolate chip gal too. 🙂 I think it's great that there are so many recipes floating around- it's just that many more to enjoy trying out! This recipe looks yummy- I usually put walnuts (mix of Black and English)in my choc chips, but I may need to try the pecans! Thanks for sharing the recipe. Betty
5 Star Foodie says
June 9, 2010 at 2:18 amThese chocolate chip cookies look terrific! Yum!
Mimi says
June 9, 2010 at 1:48 amThis is my kind of chocolate chip cookie. They look so perfect.
Mimi
Raina says
June 9, 2010 at 1:33 amI never met a chocolate cookie I didn't like..lol, and I love trying new recipes for them. I definitely think some are better than others, and yours sounds great!
Mags says
June 9, 2010 at 1:31 amFantastic photo. I think the shortening goes a long way in making cookies that are thick and chewy and the butter adds the flavor.
Kristin says
June 9, 2010 at 1:18 amI think that it all goes off of personal preference but as long as its edible and has chocolate in it, I am happy! Although yours do look pretty darn tasty looking.
Kim says
June 9, 2010 at 12:42 amWe like our cookies the same way! I'm right there with you…thick and chewy all the way. They look great and if I wasn't dieting like a crazy woman, I'd hop into the kitchen and try them!
Fresh Local and Best says
June 9, 2010 at 12:41 amIt's true, there are so many posts out there that claim to have the best chocolate chip cookie, I think there can be a blog dedicated just to that. This looks a fabulous cookie. I like the addition of pecan.
Susi says
June 9, 2010 at 12:38 amI don't think you can go wrong with chocolate chip cookies, ever! I like them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc. oops, did I say that out loud ? ;o)