Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

These homemade chocolate chip cookies are packed with chips and loaded with buttery flavor. They walk the line nicely between crunchy and chewy: the edges are crisp, while the center is "bendy." Give them a try: They might just be the best chocolate chip cookies you've ever had.

Recipe via kingarthurbaking.com

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease (or line with parchment) two baking sheets.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the sugars, butter, shortening, salt, vanilla and almond extracts, vinegar, and baking soda, beating until smooth and creamy.

3. 3

   Beat in the egg, again beating until smooth. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a spatula to make sure everything is thoroughly combined.

4. 4

   Mix in the flour, then the chips.

5. 5

   Use a spoon (or a tablespoon cookie scoop) to scoop 1 1/4" balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2" between them on all sides; they'll spread.

6. 6

   For enticing salty-sweet flavor, sprinkle a touch of sea salt atop the cookies before putting them in the oven, if desired.

7. 7

   Bake the cookies for 11 to 12 minutes, until their edges are chestnut brown and their tops are light golden brown, almost blonde.

8. 8

   Remove the cookies from the oven, and cool on the pan until they've set enough to move without breaking. Repeat with the remaining dough.

9. 9

   Store cookies, well wrapped, at room temperature for up to 5 days; freeze for longer storage.