Grandma's Secret Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)
Discover the secret to making the most delicious, chewy chocolate chip cookies just like grandma used to make. Perfect for cozy nights in!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 -
1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
02 -
1 cup packed brown sugar
03 -
1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 -
2 large eggs (room temperature)
05 -
2 tsp vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 -
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 -
1 tsp baking soda
08 -
1 tsp salt
09 -
1 tsp cornstarch (secret ingredient!)
→ Mix-Ins
10 -
2 cups chocolate chips (I use half semi-sweet, half milk)
→ Optional Extras
11 -
Flaky sea salt for topping
12 -
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
13 -
1 tbsp espresso powder (for depth)
# Instructions:
01 -
Beat softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape bowl as needed—don't skip this or your cookies will be sad.
02 -
Mix in eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Make sure everything is fully incorporated—no streaks! Room temp eggs blend better (learned that the hard way).
03 -
Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch in separate bowl. Yes, the cornstarch seems weird but trust me—it's magic.
04 -
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined. Overmixing = tough cookies, and nobody wants that.
05 -
Gently stir in chocolate chips (plus nuts if using). This is where I always "accidentally" eat a handful of chips. Quality control!
06 -
Chill dough 30+ minutes. Scoop onto parchment-lined sheets (2 tbsp each). Bake at 375°F for 9-11 minutes until golden but soft in middle.
# Notes:
01 -
The cornstarch is the secret to soft cookies—don't skip it! Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months (bake straight from freezer, just add 1-2 minutes). If you're out of brown sugar, use white sugar plus 1 tbsp molasses per cup. Serve slightly warm with flaky sea salt sprinkled on top for that perfect sweet-salty bite.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Stand mixer or hand mixer
02 -
mixing bowls
03 -
baking sheets
04 -
parchment paper
05 -
cookie scoop (optional)
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 180
Total Fat: 9g
Total Carbohydrate: 24g
Protein: 2g