Y’all, I’ve been making the best chocolate chip cookies for over a decade. 🍪 My original recipe has been a tried-and-true favorite in my kitchen for years, but it calls for shortening. (You can still find that recipe here: my no-fail chocolate chip cookies with shortening—and trust me, it has never let me down.)

But here’s the thing: over time, I’ve wanted to lean more toward whole ingredients in my kitchen. And that’s how this butter-based version of my Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe was born. The same soft, chewy, bakery-style cookies we all love—but made with real butter for that rich, classic flavor.

This recipe has quickly become the one my family asks for again and again. They’re soft in the middle, slightly crisp on the edges, packed with melty chocolate, and topped with finishing salt that takes them straight to bakery-quality.

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Why This is the Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

• Soft & Chewy Texture – the perfect balance of gooey centers and crisp edges.
• Made with Real Butter – no shortening here- more “whole” ingredients
• Chocolate in Every Bite – I use a mix of chocolate chips and chopped chocolate bars.
• Finishing Salt – a sprinkle on top makes these cookies unforgettable.

If you’re searching for the best chocolate chip cookie recipe to wow your family (or yourself), this is it.

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Ingredients for the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, softened (I use Kerrygold)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups chocolate (I like 1 cup chocolate chips + 1 chopped bar of this one: Amazon link)
• Finishing salt – I use Maldon Salt, Sea Salt Flakes

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How to Make the Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

1. Preheat the oven
   • Set to 375°F. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper (or lightly grease them).
2. Mix dry ingredients
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt.
3. Cream butter & sugars
   • In a mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs & vanilla
   • Beat in the eggs and vanilla until combined and smooth.
5. Combine wet & dry
   • Slowly add in the flour mixture until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate
   • Use a spatula to fold in the chocolate chips and chopped chocolate bar pieces.
7. Scoop & bake
   • Scoop cookie dough balls onto your baking sheet. Get yourself a cookie scoop, y’all!
   • Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are just barely golden.
8. Add finishing salt
   • As soon as they come out of the oven, sprinkle with finishing salt for that gourmet touch.
9. Cool & enjoy
   • Let cookies sit on the pan for 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.

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Final Thoughts on the Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

This is hands down the best chocolate chip cookie recipe with butter. It has everything you want in a cookie—soft, chewy, rich, and loaded with chocolate.

Whether you’re baking for your kids, a bake sale, or just a late-night craving, this recipe will never let you down.

👉 And if you want the no-fail original version with shortening, you can grab it here: Best Chocolate Chip Cookies with Shortening.

Now go bake a batch and enjoy the best cookies you’ve ever had—just don’t forget the finishing salt. 😉

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