the hunt for the best chocolate chip cookie is my fave

On September 17, 2012 , Kelly @ Studio DIY said:

I’ve tried the famed Jacques Torres recipe and while it was DELICIOUS, I didn’t like that I had to bunch of flours and let it sit for 36+ hours (I mean, really, who can wait that long for cookies!?).. I’m a big fan of the Baked recipe from the Baked:New Frontiers cookbook. It has more brown sugar which I like! One thing from the Jacques recipe to keep: the sea salt on top! Can you tell my boyfriend requests chocolate chip cookies weekly and I have a lot of experience!? =)

On September 17, 2012 , Jocelyn Pascall said:

I am still on a search for the perfect one myself, so do pass along the recipe once you find the best one.

On September 17, 2012 , Melissa@Julia's Bookbag said:

Well, here’s what I would have brought to the par-tay o’ cookie goodness: http://www.juliasbookbag.com/2012/05/nigellas-chocolate-cookies.html

Double chocolate baby!

On September 17, 2012 , Janssen said:

I am in LOVE with these cookies (after years of searching for a decent recipe) and will probably never make another chocolate chip cookie recipe. Seriously, they are amazing: http://www.everyday-reading.com/2012/06/chocolate-chip-cookies-journey-is.html

On September 17, 2012 , Erica said:

My dad’s Christmas chocolate chip cookie recipe is the best EVER! And, of course, I’m not biased at all.

He swore me to secrecy when he gave me the recipe, but I’ll have to see if he’ll make an exception. It is too good to keep just in my family…

On September 17, 2012 , julie! said:

Christina Tosi’s cornflake chocolate chip cookie from Momofuku Milk Bar. I’ve added different combinations of extras (nuts, cranberries, pretzels) but the carmelized cornflakes, chocolate, marshmallow combo is epic.

http://www.dailycandy.com/everywhere/article/112459/Momofuku-Milk-Bar-Cornflake-Chocolate-Chip-Marshmallow-Cookie-Recipe-from-Christina-Tosi

On September 17, 2012 , Lena said:

I’m a big fan of these Jacque Torres treats (http://www.marthastewart.com/314346/jacques-torress-secret-chocolate-chip-co), but I use enormous Guittard chips–heaven!

On September 17, 2012 , Maggie said:

i hope that Ollie and I can be a judge again! it was so fun! nothing beats a sugar high on a random friday afternoon!

On September 17, 2012 , Melissa said:

Hey, I recognize that photo; we spent a fun Saturday evening together!

I love my go-to CCC recipe, which I got from my high school friend Jill. They’re just straight-forward; nothing fancy, but soooo good! http://luluthebaker.blogspot.com/2011/05/recipe-from-archives-chocolate-chip.html

On September 17, 2012 , Tiphaine said:

same as JOcelyn up there///still looking for the right one !!

On September 17, 2012 , sherri lynn said:

oh man I totally want in on this! here’s my favorite:

http://www.thelifeofawife.com/2012/03/brown-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies.html

On September 17, 2012 , Courtney K said:

@Sherri Lynn, we had a brown butter one that day! It was delish.

On September 17, 2012 , Lisa McKell said:

I absolutely SWEAR by this recipe. Seriously I am ALWAYS asked for the recipe after I bring it to a party (This is our family recipe blog).

http://betsys-recipes.blogspot.com/2011/11/julies-famous-chocolate-chip-cookies.html

Make sure when you take them out of the oven they are still doughy and let them cool on the cookie sheet for at least 10 minutes. Nine minutes in the oven is usually perfect.

On September 17, 2012 , Amanda said:

There’s a bit of a problem with your search–there is no perfect chocolate chip cookie, only perfect chocolate chip cookieS. You see, everyone has their own ideal (chewy, thin and crispy, lots of chunks of chocolate, nuts, etc) so your perfect recipe probably IS your own especially if it’s a family recipe because it’s what you prefer and what you’re used to. Check out this TEDtalk by Malcom Gladwell on variation if you have time. (http://www.ted.com/talks/malcolm_gladwell_on_spaghetti_sauce.html)
Your idea sounds like a lot of fun, I just don’t think you and your friends will ever settle on a perfect chocolate chip cookie.

On September 17, 2012 , sarah said:

2 sticks butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
Mix together until blended.

2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
Mix together until blended.

1 3/4 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
Mix together until blended.

2 1/2 cups blended oats (i think this is the key!)
Mix together.

1 bag Ghirardelli Chocolate Chips

Bake at 375* for 8-9 min. Enjoy!!!

On September 17, 2012 , Ilene @ Much Love, illy said:

i think any chocolate chip cookie is pure perfection! and the ones in that picture, mouth-watering.

On September 17, 2012 , Lauren said:

This is tricky. Do you like chewy and soft, or thin and crispy? Also, is peanut butter allowed to creep in? We need more details!

On September 17, 2012 , Karen Petersen said:

I really like that recipe in Nicole’s wards cookbook. I make it with these huge chocolate chips that I buy at smiths and they are awesome.

On September 17, 2012 , emily kate said:

The recipe Janssen posted is the one I grew up with and swear by. Everyone raves when they try it. And I love that Janssen made a scaled down recipe so I can make a mini batch!

On September 17, 2012 , gina benson said:

Fyi, I’m pretty sure any recipe with milk chocolate chips wont win! Semisweet all the way! You will have to have blindfolded next time too.

On September 17, 2012 , BreeAnn said:

You’re all wrong. The best recipe, hands down, is Alton Brown’s “The Chewy.” You have to scoop them with an ice cream scoop so they’re huge and amazing. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/the-chewy-recipe/index.html

On September 18, 2012 , Megan said:

Oh man. THIS is the best recipe ever! I’m crazy about it:
http://www.takeamegabite.com/large-marge-chocolate-chunk-cookies-sea-salt/

On September 18, 2012 , courtney said:

posted my fave on my blog for you. let us know what the results are!

http://lovetangerine.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-best-chocolate-chip-cookie.html

On September 18, 2012 , Maren said:

The key is to cream the butter and sugar until it looks light and fluffy like a meriunge. Five minutes at almost full speed in the stand mixer does it. And cut the flour just a bit. Then you have to make them huge, because bigger is better when it comes to cookies.

On September 18, 2012 , Jenelle said:

This isn’t my recipe, but it makes the BEST chocolate chip cookies EVER! The directions require some pre-planning (the dough MUST refrigerate for at least 36 hours) and I always make a huge mess when I make these, but it is so worth it. Make the cookies big, I use an ice cream scoop. Sprinkle with sea salt, nailed it.

The name of the recipe says it all: The Only Chocolate Chip Cookie I Will Ever Need to Know How To Make For The Rest Of My Life http://forme-foryou.com/2011/08/the-only-chocolate-chip-cookie-i-will-ever-need-to-know-how-to-make-for-the-rest-of-my-life.html

On September 18, 2012 , Joy | Frock Files said:

Oh man, I looooove a good chocolate chip cookie. I’m about to try out that nutella chocolate sea salt cookie that’s been circulating on pinterest. I don’t claim to have the best recipe, so I’m looking forward to seeing which one wins!

On September 18, 2012 , Elise said:

I haven’t tried most (actually, any) of these recipes, but I’ve been collecting them on pinterest.
http://pinterest.com/elisecreates/the-search-for-the-perfect-chocolate-chip-cookie/

On September 19, 2012 , Karen said:

Agree with above comments that the Jacques Torres recipe is the best (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/09/dining/091crex.html?_r=0) but also that it is SUPER annoying to wait for it to chill properly because, hello, instant gratification. Worth the wait! I also use slightly bigger chips, from Ghiradelli. YUM.

On September 19, 2012 , how2home said:

This sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe with us!

On September 19, 2012 , Jill said:

My new favorite recipe came from Natalie Holbrook’s blog, nathefatrat.com. The sprinkle of sea salt before you bake them is a fantastic touch! They’re delicious: http://www.natthefatrat.com/2012/05/great-cookie-quest-winner-recipe.html

On September 19, 2012 , katie said:

this one has been going around pinterest. i tried it this past weekend and i can honestly it’s the best cookie i’ve ever had! nutella stuffed inside? enough said. enjoy!

http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/2012/09/nutella-stuffed-brown-butter-sea-salt-chocolate-chip-cookies-my-favorite-cookie-ever/

On September 20, 2012 , MFree said:

That nytimes cookie recipe by Jacques Torres is INCREDIBLE. Seriously. I would not joke about cookies.

On September 20, 2012 , mindy t said:

This one is my favorite:http://notwithoutsalt.com/2009/01/28/the-last-chocolate-chip-cookie/
But I also add in cut up caramels.

On September 22, 2012 , Lisa said:

Well I’ve never met a chocolate chip cookie I DIDNT like! And I agree with the poster who said it really depends on your personal preferences which you will like best. That being said, IMHO the Jacques Torres recipe is the one I have crowned ccc king in my heart. At first I thought the 36 hour chilling requirement had to be a gimmick, but I tested the dough myself over various hours and the time really does make a huge difference. Whatever our personal preferences may be, Viva la chocolate chip cookie!!