The recipe lists ingredients in grams and cups so you can use the measuring method available to you. For the most repeatable results, especially with flour, a kitchen scale is best. See our ingredient reference for more on how ingredient weights differ.
Ingredients For Chocolate Chip Cookies
Gather these ingredients to make approximately 12 large cookies:
| Ingredient | Grams | Cup/Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Unsalted butter, softened | 113 g | ½ cup |
| Brown sugar | 150 g | About ¾ cup |
| Granulated sugar | 100 g | ½ cup |
| Large egg | 1 | 1 egg |
| Vanilla extract | — | 1 teaspoon |
| All-purpose flour | 190 g | About 1½ cups |
| Cornstarch | 8 g | 1 tablespoon |
| Baking soda | — | ½ teaspoon |
| Salt | — | ½ teaspoon |
| Chocolate chips | 170 g | About 1 cup |
Optional: sprinkle flaky or sea salt over the warm cookies.
Grams or cups?
Cup measurements can vary because ingredients settle and pack differently. Weighing flour gives more consistent results; if you use cups, spoon the flour in lightly and level it rather than scooping directly from the bag. Learn more in our conversion accuracy guide.
How to make chocolate chip cookies
- 1Prepare the oven.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking trays with baking paper.
- 2Cream the butter and sugars.Beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 2 to 3 minutes, until smooth, light, and well combined.
- 3Add egg and vanilla.Mix in the egg and vanilla until combined. Room-temperature egg blends more easily into the butter and sugar.
- 4Combine the dry ingredients.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Add to the wet mixture and mix on low only until the dry pockets disappear. Do not overmix.
- 5Fold in the chocolate.Gently fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few to press onto the tops of the dough balls if desired.
- 6Shape the cookies.Scoop 2 to 3 tablespoons of dough per cookie and place on the prepared trays, leaving space for spreading.
- 7Bake.Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look soft.
- 8Cool.Let the cookies rest on the tray for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack. They continue setting as they cool.
How to convert flour from grams to cups?
Since flour is the main ingredient in this recipe, it is useful to understand the difference between grams and cups.
This recipe contains approximately:
But this is an approximate conversion. The weight of the flour may vary depending on how you press, spoon, or level it in the cup.
That is why, if a recipe specifies 190 grams of flour, using a kitchen scale is a more reliable method than relying solely on cup measurements.
If you are converting a recipe from grams to cups, keep the nature of each ingredient in mind, because a cup of flour, sugar, and chocolate chips does not weigh the same.
Some important tips for making the best cookies
An excess of flour in the cookie dough can result in dry and hard cookies; therefore, for the best results, be sure to weigh the flour in grams if possible.
The butter should be soft and ready to use, but do not let it melt completely, as overly melted butter can affect the dough's texture and the way the cookies spread during baking.
After adding the dry ingredients, mix just enough to combine the ingredients. Overmixing can make the texture tough.
Chocolate chips are easy and convenient, but using chopped chocolate results in different sized chocolate pieces in the cookies and the texture of each bite feels slightly different.
If you like a sweet-and-salty combination, sprinkle a small amount of flaky sea salt over the warm cookies.
Can cookie dough be made in advance?
Yes. If you want to bake fresh cookies later, the dough can be portioned in advance and saved.
Form small portions of cookie dough, place them on baking paper, and put them in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours. Once they are thoroughly frozen, transfer them to an airtight bag or container. When ready to bake, place the frozen dough balls directly onto the baking tray and bake for a few extra minutes if necessary.
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies should be lightly crisp on the outside, soft in the middle, and chocolaty. If you like them chewier, avoid overbaking them.
And if you want to make a recipe in cups instead of grams, be sure to take into account ingredient-specific conversions—especially for flour.
Remember a simple rule: in baking, grams offer precision, while cups offer convenience.
Why grams-to-cups conversions vary
Grams measure mass and cups measure volume. Different ingredients have different densities, so one cup of flour, brown sugar, butter, or chocolate chips has a different weight.
Explore our conversion chart, accuracy guide, or amount-specific references for 100 grams, 150 grams, 200 grams, and 250 grams.
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