Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

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Hello everyone!

I hope you’re all doing well! I’ve been on a quest to find the ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe and could really use some help. Over the past few months, I’ve tried several recipes from popular sites and cookbooks, but none have really hit the mark for me. Some turn out too cakey, others too crispy, and a few just lack that perfect chewiness I’m looking for.

I remember having the most amazing chocolate chip cookies at a friend’s house years ago—they were perfectly soft in the middle with a slight crisp on the edges, and the chocolate chips were melty and delicious. Sadly, I lost touch with that friend and never got the recipe.

Do you have a go-to recipe that you swear by? Any special tips or secret ingredients that make your cookies stand out? I’ve heard that chilling the dough overnight can make a big difference, and some people swear by adding a bit of sea salt on top. I’m curious about all your techniques and tweaks that make a cookie truly memorable.

Looking forward to hearing your recommendations and baking up some deliciousness!

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Use the Ghirardelli recipe, I chill the dough overnight before baking—Not preferable but it’s a game-changer. Preheat my oven for 15 min extra after it beeps- to avoid hot spots and get even cookies. Good butter and vanilla make a huge difference too. I freeze dough balls and bake a few whenever I want, so I always have fresh cookies on hand!

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I guess your cookie might fall apart or turn out too dense because the yeast didn’t get enough time to work its magic. That is what I know

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I am also you!:rofl: Thanks for the ideas; I really don’t want a thick, cakey cookie! Do you have a particular recipe that produces a chewy, crispy, and slender textur