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February 20, 2021 14 Comments

Shanna’s Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies

Shanna's Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies stacked in a white rectangle dish.Not only are Shanna’s Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies DELICIOUS, but they are also world-famous! My friend, Shanna, makes the world’s best chocolate chip cookies, AND she has also lived all over the world as a military spouse. So she has literally been spreading the BEST chocolate chip cookies AND love all.over.the.world! I am so glad I’ve been a recipient of her amazing cookies, and I’m so excited that she gave me permission to share the recipe. If you love all things chocolate chip, put this Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie on your list of must-make recipes too.

I will say, however, that my cookies don’t ever look quite as beautiful as hers. It must be the extra love she puts in hers. Maybe one day I’ll get it right, but in the meantime, I’ll just keep practicing. These cookies are sooooo good! 

Go check your cupboards! There is a really good chance you have everything you need to whip up a batch. You’re going to love these cookies. Just make sure you double it!

Milk chocolate chip cookies sitting on a black cooling rack.More Recipes from my friends you’ve got to try!

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A white rectangle dish full of chocolate chip cookies with a hand held above the dish holding a cookie that is broken in halfStep-by-step pictures FOR how to make Shanna’s Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies

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A partial picture of Shanna's amazing chocolate chip cookies sitting in a white rectangle dish.Tips for Making Shanna’s Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • MOST IMPORTANT TIP: Double the batch every time! Really! These go way too fast if you don’t double it. 
  • I don’t want to tell you what to do, but I strongly suggest making these with milk chocolate chips. I’ve had them both ways, and I don’t have anything against semi-sweet chocolate chips, but these just taste extra good with milk chocolate chips.
  • Use a cookie scoop. No messy hands and it’s kind of fun.
  • Put three little chocolate chips on top of each cookie. This is Shanna’s signature and a very important part of what makes these Shanna’s Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies.
  • Do not overcook. Edges will be just barely turning a light brown when cookies are done.
  • Let cookies sit on the cookie sheet for 1 or 2 minutes after they come out of the oven before transferring to a cooling rack.
  • If you don’t have a cooling rack you can put them on some foil or a clean hand towel on your countertop. You want to get them off the hot baking sheet after a minute or two so they won’t keep baking. 
  • Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container or Ziploc bag.

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baker’s tools:

  • Parchment Paper
  • Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Cookie Scoops
  • Cookie Sheets
  • Cooling Racks

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Shanna's Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
10 mins
Total time
20 mins
 
The Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies! Soft, chewy, perfect in all the ways you want your chocolate chip cookie to taste. Tell your current favorite chocolate chip recipe I'm sorry...there is a good chance this one is going to replace it.
Author: Recipe from my friend Shanna
Recipe type: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Serves: 2½ dozen
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt (I like coarse sea salt)
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips, plus more for the top of cookies
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare one or two baking sheets with cooking spray, parchment paper, or a silicone mat and set aside.
  2. With a hand mixer or in your stand mixer, cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla. Mix well.
  4. Next, add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Blend together.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or by hand, place cookie balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Press three chocolate chips on top of each cookie ball.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Cookies should be just browning on the edges when done.
  8. Let cookies sit on cookie sheet for 1-2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  9. Enjoy!
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14 Comments

  1. Shanna

    February 20, 2021 at 5:10 pm

    Oh, I can attest that these really are THE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES!!! So happy you love them, too!

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    • Maria

      February 21, 2021 at 2:32 pm

      Yes! You can definitely attest to how good they are! 🤣😘

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  2. Alicia Hone

    February 21, 2021 at 3:41 pm

    Looks yummy!! Definitely going to try this recipe…. all your recipes that I’ve tried are delish thanks Maria ❤️ #febgiveaway

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    • Maria

      February 22, 2021 at 8:33 am

      Thanks Alicia, and you are so welcome. That makes so happy to hear you enjoy my recipes! 🙂

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  3. Nicole

    February 21, 2021 at 9:50 pm

    I’m making these for my soon-to-be 3 year old’s birthday dessert tomorrow (somehow I ended up with a family who does not like cake 🤷🏻‍♀️). My husband and I want to make them tonight, but I guess we can wait one more day. For some reason I have a hard time making consistently good chocolate chip cookies, so I’m looking forward to giving these a go! They look so good!! #febgiveaway

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    • Maria

      February 22, 2021 at 8:32 am

      Lol, I have one kid that doesn’t like cake. Actually I think he is starting to out grow it though….so there is hope. I am so glad to hear you are choosing these delicious cookies as an alternative, they are so yummy! Happy Birthday to your little one!

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    • Nicole

      February 27, 2021 at 11:42 am

      These came out perfect! I’m glad I made extra dough to keep in the freezer!

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      • Maria

        February 27, 2021 at 4:35 pm

        Yay! Great idea to put the extra dough in the freezer for later!

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  4. Sandia

    February 25, 2021 at 9:40 am

    I love chocolate chip cookies. I’m looking for one that’s chewy. Hope to try this one soon. 😊 Thanks
    #febgiveaway

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    • Maria

      February 27, 2021 at 7:48 am

      These really are the best! Can’t wait to hear how you like them!

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  5. Erin

    February 27, 2021 at 10:31 pm

    We made these this week and they are so soft and delicious! I gave some to a neighbor and she texted shortly after asking for the recipe! Thank you for a great new recipe. Definitely a keeper.

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    • Maria

      March 1, 2021 at 5:52 am

      Lol, I love that! Shanna’s Cookies continuing to spread all over the world 🙂

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  6. LaRaine

    November 30, 2021 at 4:35 pm

    These are by far the best chocolate chip cookies I’ve come across. I make them all the time. Thanks for the amazing recipe! #novembergiveaway

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    • Maria

      December 2, 2021 at 4:34 pm

      Yay! I love hearing that LaRaine!

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