BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies (30-Year Family Favorite)


 That sounds like a beloved, time-tested recipe! While you didn’t mention what exactly the recipe is for (cookies? cake? bread?), I’ll give you a classic, much-loved chocolate chip cookie recipe that fits that kind of description — one that people often say has been handed down and adored for decades.


🍪 The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies (30-Year Family Favorite)

Yields: ~3 dozen cookies
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10–12 mins
Total Time: ~30 mins


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or mix of chips & chunks)
  • Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
  6. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are just set (they’ll continue to cook slightly after removing).
  8. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Pro Tips:

  • For softer cookies, remove from oven when centers look slightly underdone.
  • For chewier texture, refrigerate dough for 1–2 hours before baking.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top just before baking for an elevated flavor.

Would you like a printable or copy-paste-friendly version? Or was this recipe meant to be something else (e.g. cinnamon rolls, banana bread, etc.)? Let me know and I’ll match it more closely!

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