Ultimate Average Chocolate Chip Cookie
Ultimate Average Chocolate Chip Cookie is a medium American recipe that serves 20. 400 calories per serving. Recipe by ChefSteps on YouTube.
Prep: 12 hrs 22 min | Cook: 12 min | Total: 12 hrs 54 min
Cost: $13.35 total, $0.67 per serving
Ingredients
- 500 g Bread Flour (provides chew and stretch)
- 250 g Cake Flour (holds butter and oil, reduces spread)
- 300 g Unsalted Butter (softened, cut into cubes)
- 300 g Brown Sugar (packed, adds moisture and flavor)
- 150 g Granulated Sugar (adds sweetness and crispness)
- 2 Large Eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla)
- 2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Salt
- 400 g Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet or any preferred variety)
Instructions
Gather Ingredients and Equipment
Measure all ingredients, line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and preheat the oven later.
Time: PT5M
Combine Dry Ingredients
In the mixing bowl whisk together bread flour, cake flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
Time: PT2M
Add Wet Ingredients and Mix
Add softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix on medium speed just until a uniform dough forms; no need to cream.
Time: PT5M
Fold in Chocolate Chips
Turn the mixer off and fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed.
Time: PT2M
Portion and Shape Dough
Using the kitchen scale, portion the dough into 100 g balls. Roll each ball between your palms to create a smooth, round sphere.
Time: PT15M
Chill the Dough
Place the dough balls on a tray, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to hydrate the flour and firm the fat.
Time: PT12H
Preheat Oven
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 350°F
Bake Cookies
Arrange chilled dough balls on a parchment‑lined baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for 12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are still soft.
Time: PT12M
Temperature: 350°F
Cool and Finish
Remove the sheet from the oven, let the cookies rest on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Optional: while still warm, press a ring mold around each cookie to define the edge.
Time: PT10M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 400
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 55 g
- Fat
- 18 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Eggs, Soy (in chocolate chips)
Last updated: April 19, 2026






