the cookie club // classic chocolate chip

some cookies don’t need an introduction. this is that cookie.

today’s bake is a classic chocolate chip cookie — soft centers, lightly crisp edges, melty chocolate, and that warm, familiar smell filling the kitchen. the kind of cookie that never goes out of style and somehow tastes like home every single time. and if you're like me, i could not stop eating the dough or the chocolate chips...

this one is simple, no frills, no trends — just a really good cookie. brown sugar for depth, a little cornstarch for softness, and plenty of chocolate chips (plus extra on top, always). these bake up thick, cozy, and perfect for sharing… or not sharing at all.

classic chocolate chip cookies

prep time: 20 mins

cook time: 20 mins

total time: 40 mins

makes: 9 large cookies

ingredients

• 1/2 cup salted butter, softened

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 large egg, room temperature

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tbsp cornstarch

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

• 1 cup chocolate chips, plus extra for topping

let's make them

preheat the oven to 350f. line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

add the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to a large bowl. mix until well combined, about 2 minutes.

add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined and slightly lighter in color, about 1 minute.

add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. mix on low until just combined, about 30 seconds. add the chocolate chips and mix until just combined.

use a large (1/4 cup) cookie scoop to scoop the dough into balls. place a few extra chocolate chips on top of each dough ball.

place up to 5 dough balls on each baking sheet, spaced evenly apart. bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are just set. if you like, top each cookie with a pinch of flaky salt.

let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

simple. classic. always a win. 🍪

more cookie club bakes coming very soon.

many blessings,

bylilyjohanna